The headline is hard to miss: more than 300 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began on June 11. For many readers, that number suggests an escalating drone security problem. But a closer look tells a more nuanced story. The growing seizure count may say less about an increase in dangerous drone activity than it does about how far airspace … [Read more...] about Beyond the Numbers: What 300 World Cup Drone Seizures Really Tell Us
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DHS Secretary: U.S. Still Building Counter-Drone Defenses for World Cup
Mullin says feds still ‘a little behind’ in counter-UAS prep By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) About a … [Read more...] about DHS Secretary: U.S. Still Building Counter-Drone Defenses for World Cup
Counter-Drone Partnership Sends Ouster Shares Higher as Investors Focus on Airspace Security
Lidar company's agreement with German counter-UAS firm highlights growing market for drone detection and interception technologies Shares of lidar manufacturer Ouster rose sharply last week after the company announced a strategic partnership with German counter-UAS company ARGUS Interception. The market reaction reflects growing investor interest in technologies that support … [Read more...] about Counter-Drone Partnership Sends Ouster Shares Higher as Investors Focus on Airspace Security
Airport Drone Closures Raise a Bigger Question: What Do Authorities Actually Know?
Recent airport disruptions highlight a growing challenge: detecting an object in protected airspace is often easier than identifying it, locating its operator, or determining its intent. Recent reports of drone-related disruptions at airports in Europe have renewed concerns about airspace security. In May, authorities temporarily halted operations at Munich Airport after … [Read more...] about Airport Drone Closures Raise a Bigger Question: What Do Authorities Actually Know?
Motorola Solutions Makes $1.5 Billion Bet on Counter-Drone Technology
Acquisition Highlights Growing Demand for Airspace Security as Governments Expand Counter-UAS Authorities Motorola Solutions announced plans to acquire counter-drone company D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion, a move that reflects the growing importance of counter-UAS technology for public safety, national security, and critical infrastructure protection. The companies … [Read more...] about Motorola Solutions Makes $1.5 Billion Bet on Counter-Drone Technology
