Counter UAV firm Dedrone® and BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), a leader in secure communications, have announced a partnership that will enable stakeholders to receive real-time, secure alerts when an unauthorized drone is detected in the airspace. “When an unauthorized drone enters restricted airspace, time is of the essence. The more effectively the on-site … [Read more...] about Dedrone and BlackBerry Partner for Instant Notification of Airspace Security Breaches
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Counter Drone Technology is a Fast Growing, Big Money Sector: Citadel Scores Another Win
As reports of airport disruptions or unwanted drone presence over public areas continue to increase, so does the counter drone technology sector. Traditional methods of protecting areas against intruders repeatedly fail when it comes to drones: authorities all over the world have tried tracking them down with helicopters, vans, and guns to no avail. It takes sophisticated new … [Read more...] about Counter Drone Technology is a Fast Growing, Big Money Sector: Citadel Scores Another Win
Watching a Counter Drone Operation at Work: Dedrone at the RBC Canadian Open (Video)
Security at major sports events has always been a complex operation - but now, event organizers around the world are adding airspace security to their list of requirements, in order to prevent unwanted drones from taking unauthorized images or disrupting play. At this year's 110th playing of the RBC Canadian Open golf championship, local police used radio frequency sensors to … [Read more...] about Watching a Counter Drone Operation at Work: Dedrone at the RBC Canadian Open (Video)
How Not to Stop Rogue Drones: FAA Addresses FAQ About Airport Security Systems and Legal Countermeasures
In light of recent drone incidents at airports - including yesterday's news about air traffic closure in Frankfurt and the Gatwick disaster that happened during last year's holiday season - the FAA is working hard to communicate with airports about what can and can't be done with airspace security. In a guest post published on DRONELIFE last month, Airspace Systems CEO Jaz … [Read more...] about How Not to Stop Rogue Drones: FAA Addresses FAQ About Airport Security Systems and Legal Countermeasures
PrecisionHawk Announces DJI Partnership
The following is press release from PrecisionHawk. PrecisionHawk’s Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety (LATAS) platform to replace AirMap PrecisionHawk, Inc. today announced a partnership with DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, to improve its geofencing technology. Leveraging PrecisionHawk’s Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Announces DJI Partnership