The FAA and the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) have launched a testing initiative to evaluate passive drone detection systems.
The tests will assess how well these systems work in a coastal, high-traffic maritime setting and are being conducted at the Cape May Ferry Terminal in New Jersey.
Passive detection systems, such as acoustic sensors and radar, will be tested against a variety of commercial off-the-shelf and DIY drones in challenging environments.
The results of the tests will help guide the FAA and stakeholders in refining drone regulations and safety protocols.