With the rise of anti-drone innovation, several companies are investing heavily in the increased demand by airports, prisons, military installations and sports stadiums in an effort to prevent UAVs from flying over unauthorized areas. One of the most recent entries into the field is fittingly known as Repulse because the company’s signature product – well, repulses … [Read more...] about Repulse Offers 360 Protection Against Rogue Drones
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Video: DroneCatcher Downs Naughty UAVs With a Net
To catch a drone, deploy a drone. For a Dutch drone-mitigation firm, that’s not just a clever turn of phrase, it’s the basis for a solid business model. Delft Dynamics has posted a new video that demonstrates just how effectively an anti-drone system can neutralize rogue or errant drones. Several agencies from military to police have invested time and funds into the … [Read more...] about Video: DroneCatcher Downs Naughty UAVs With a Net
Federal Worries Could Unleash New Anti-drone Markets
An ominous round of testimony by top U.S. security officials could open up a new market for several drone-mitigation companies. On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray raised fears of domestic terrorist acts via drone during testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. “I think we do know that terrorist organizations have an interest … [Read more...] about Federal Worries Could Unleash New Anti-drone Markets
DARPA Once Again Seeks New Ways to Defeat Rogue Drones
The American military’s top think-tank is once again looking to researchers to create new and better drone mitigation solutions. Last week, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued a Request for Information (RFI) to “identify promising [drone]-sensing and -neutralization technologies that could augment or complement [DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection (MFP)] program … [Read more...] about DARPA Once Again Seeks New Ways to Defeat Rogue Drones
Lockheed Martin Unleashes Drone Hunting Laser
One of the largest defense companies in the world has just tested a game-changing laser that can easily fry rogue drones in midair. Lockheed Martin released a test video yesterday showcasing its 30-kilowatt class ATHENA (Advanced Test High Energy Asset) system splashing five fixed-wing Outlaw drones at the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. In … [Read more...] about Lockheed Martin Unleashes Drone Hunting Laser
