Although the anti-drone industry finally admitted that raptors aren’t amazing drone hunters, a new study has found that bird-brain behavior may launch new strategies for UAV mitigation. Funded by the U.S. Air Force, the Oxford University study found that peregrine falcons mimic the tactics of a guided missile when pursuing prey – a strategy that could be programmed into … [Read more...] about Falcon-flight Research May Inform Anti-drone Solutions.
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Interview: DroneShield Chief Bullish on UAV Mitigation’s Future
With the drone mitigation (or anti-drone) market expect to grow to a billion-dollar industry within six years, start-ups are riding the wave and Australia (known for amazing surfing venues) is no exception, says DroneShield Chairman Peter James. "While drones themselves are a market, drone detection and countermeasure is the emerging market and that's the one we're in," … [Read more...] about Interview: DroneShield Chief Bullish on UAV Mitigation’s Future
Dutch Anti-drone Eagles Grounded Due to Lack of Interest
When it comes to failed anti-drone solutions, the eagle has landed – at least for the Dutch National Police. Dronelife readers will no doubt recall the saga of Guard From Above, a Dutch company that trained birds of prey to take out errant drones. In 2016, the Dutch National Police signed an agreement to deploy five-month-old eagles to neutralize unmanned aircraft … [Read more...] about Dutch Anti-drone Eagles Grounded Due to Lack of Interest
DroneShield Video Wows Government Officials
An American-Australian startup has a lot to be thankful for this month.This week, DroneShield released new video of two anti-drone solutions in an effort to attract government contracts. The company recently launched a video featuring DroneSentinel and DroneSentry and conducted a demonstration for federal government and foreign governmental end-users at its Virginia … [Read more...] about DroneShield Video Wows Government Officials
Australian Politician Pledges Anti-Drone Police Unit Armed With DroneGuns
All three major Australian television networks reported yesterday that Queensland Liberal National Party leader Tim Nicholls has pledged to form an anti-drone police unit, equipped with DroneShield's DroneGuns. Calling the tool a "raygun," on television, the politician used his plan as an example of how he would be tough on crime and terrorism. The coverage related to the … [Read more...] about Australian Politician Pledges Anti-Drone Police Unit Armed With DroneGuns
