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
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Rogue Drone Detected. Now What?
SkySafe and Motorola Solutions integration highlights the next step in managing low-altitude airspace At the Motorola Solutions Summit 2026 this week, DRONELIFE had the opportunity to sit down with Melissa Swisher, CRO of SkySafe.io to discuss a growing challenge for public safety agencies. Without the authority or means to mitigate a drone, what happens after an unauthorized … [Read more...] about Rogue Drone Detected. Now What?
New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
(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.) New York state will have the necessary counter-UAS equipment and trained personnel to operate it, in time … [Read more...] about New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
Michigan Bill Seeks to Expand Police Authority Over Rogue Drones
Bills would give state, local police power to bring down drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill being considered by the Michigan state legislature would give non-federal law enforcement officers in the state the authority to disable or destroy an unmanned aircraft flying in a manner that poses a risk to public safety or that is flying in violation of Federal … [Read more...] about Michigan Bill Seeks to Expand Police Authority Over Rogue Drones
Zing Drone Solutions Wins $100K at Counter-UAS Challenge for Airspace Security Innovation
Z-SCAN’s passive drone detection technology earns top honors in Oregon’s Proven in Pendleton event Zing Takes Top Spot in Counter-UAS Challenge Zing Drone Solutions has won the $100,000 grand prize at the Proven in Pendleton Counter UAS Challenge, hosted by the Oregon UAS Accelerator. The event, held in Pendleton, focused on identifying technologies that can protect secure … [Read more...] about Zing Drone Solutions Wins $100K at Counter-UAS Challenge for Airspace Security Innovation
