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
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The SkyWall Auto Response System Captures Rogue Drones – in a Net
While drone detection systems have gotten more and more sophisticated over the last few years, the problem of how to actually mitigate a rogue drone remains - and it's a thornier problem than you might think. "Shoot 'em down" seems like an obvious answer - but aside from the fact that shooting down aircraft is illegal, it is also extremely difficult (a drone moving at 400 feet … [Read more...] about The SkyWall Auto Response System Captures Rogue Drones – in a Net
New Radar System Can Track Drones in 3D
A collaboration between one of Britain’s major radar companies and a group of drone researchers is improving the nation’s unmanned aerial traffic systems. Radar specialist Aveillant partnered with the National Beyond Visual Line of Sight Experimentation Corridor in December to trial a unique holographic radar technology. The test will determine how manned and unmanned … [Read more...] about New Radar System Can Track Drones in 3D
Liteye Lights Up Military $10M Contract with Counter-drone System
Colorado counter-drone firm Liteye Systems has won a $10 million contract to deliver its Anti-UAS Defense Systems (AUDS) to an unnamed U.S. government agency. The contract is the latest of several deliveries of the systems to the U.S. military and other agencies spanning the last three years to the tune of $70 million. AUDS deploys state-of-the-art radar, precision … [Read more...] about Liteye Lights Up Military $10M Contract with Counter-drone System
Citadel Fights Rogue Drones for American Agencies
Counter-drone provider Citadel Defense continues to reach new heights with key American agencies. The California-based company has completed a six-month deployment of its anti-drone solutions for three undisclosed agencies, according to a recent Citadel press release. The company adds that the deployment meets “regulatory, safety and critical infrastructure protection … [Read more...] about Citadel Fights Rogue Drones for American Agencies
