Drone Detection & Airspace Security Blog

Drones as First Responder (DFR) programs can save lives

Drones are saving lives

According to a new DJI report, more than 500 people worldwide have been rescued from danger by drones. DJI lists rescues from...

Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) UAS Operations and the Future of Drones

What is Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)?

Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) UAS operations are flown beyond the pilot's line of sight. These...

Urban Areas Security Initiative - Fund UAS detection with UASI Grants

UAS detection technology gives urban environments increased situational awareness by allowing security and city officials to have a complete picture...

COVID Side-effects: Are prison visitor bans causing an increased use of drones for contraband delivery?

As COVID wages on, society is starting to notice how it's changing daily life. Some of these changes will be temporary, but others will have a...

US DoJ publishes guidance on police use of drones and recommends drone detection

The Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has released a report on the use of drones by public safety...

FAA Remote ID Rulemaking: The public has until March 2, 2020 to submit comments

The FAA published the long-anticipated Remote ID rulemaking on December 31 (Yay! Happy New Year!), and you have until March 02, 2020 to provide your...

Explaining the benefits of drone detection for law enforcement agencies

Law enforcement use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, has become widespread. Many departments and public safety officials are...

How to unlock your drone and why we should not rely on UAS manufacturers for safety

"I'm getting fed up with all these restrictions," one pilot posted on the DJI Forum. "I've been limited to height and distance. I own the drone DJI...

Saudi Arabia drone attack on critical infrastructures: After-action Report

The drone attack on Aramco Abqaiq and Khurai facilities on Saturday, August 14, 2019 knocked out 50% of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) biggest...

Remote ID and drone detection are essential to the future of airspace management

There is no debate that drones are here to stay and drone adoption is growing exponentially in the private, commercial, and law enforcement sectors....

Case Study: Las Vegas - Drone detection in action

Industries are well aware of the issues and risks that drones pose on public safety. Few incidents made headlines like the one at Gatwick Airport,...

Stadium Security: How can your stadium benefit from drone detection?

Quick recap: In the first article, you examined Issue #1: Drone threats specific to stadiums. In the second article in this series, you weighed Issue...

Stadium Security: Evaluating drone detection technologies for stadium environments

Quick recap: In the first article, you examined Issue #1: Drone threats. You weighed Issue #2: Economic impacts on stadiums in the second article in...

Stadium Security: Drone detection helps enforce safety policies and procedures

Quick recap: In post 1, we covered Issue #1: Drone threats, risks, and disruptions specific to stadiums. In post 2, we talked about Issue #2:...

Stadium Security: Economic Impacts of Drone Incidents on Sports Venues

Quick recap: In the first post, we discussed Issue #1: Drone threats and risks to your stadium. We detailed how understanding the scope of the risks...

Stadium Security: Protecting your stadium from drone threats

From recreational youth soccer games to professional NFL games, no sporting event is immune to the increasing threat of drones. Many sports security...

Drone Incident at Gatwick airport may cost Tens of Millions of Dollars

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Airport Security: Evaluating and comparing drone detection technology

I am Robert Tabbara, CEO of Airsight - a company that specializes in drone detection technology. After meeting with many in the aviation industry, I...

Airport Security: Airports need clear policies to deal with rogue drones

Welcome back to those following along, and hello to those just joining us. I am Robert Tabbara, CEO of Airsight, a company dedicated to security that...

Airport Security: Economic impacts of drone incidents to airports

My name is Robert Tabbara, CEO of Airsight, and these are my insights into the top security topics and questions that come up during meetings with...

Airport Security: Gatwick shows US airport vulnerability to drones threats

In light of recent drone incidents happening at airports, such as Gatwick, airport security officials in the U.S. are re-examining security...

Dissecting the DHS SAFETY Act: What is it, and should I apply?

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Law enforcement: Transparency and trust ensures a successful UAS program

Use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by law enforcement and public safety departments is rising. While the potential benefits of UAS use by law...

Companies and data centers should consider drones when assessing security risks

Corporate spies and hackers are utilizing drone technology to steal trade secrets, confidential information, and other sensitive data from...

UAS Policy: How to get started writing your company’s drone policy [TEMPLATE]

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are a rapidly growing and important part of many industries. Whether performing a search and rescue operation,...