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The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness
- The rising use of unauthorised drones in US airspace poses a threat to public safety and the future of commercial drones and advanced air mobility (AAM), according to a blog co-authored by Charles Werner, director of Droneresponders, and Tim Bean, CEO of Fortem Technologies. Local state and territorial US law enforcement should be given legal authority and resources to manage unauthorised drone activity and fill the gap where federal counter-drone authorities can't manage, the post said. The authors also argue that such authorities should have access to sensors such as radar and use remote identification receivers.
- The need for these changes is underlined by increased drone incidents taking place in critical US areas and limited federal resources, they said. Similar federally-based training programmes for police should be established across the country, ensuring local, state and federal authorities respond in a coordinated manner to potential threats, they said.
- AeroDefense reports finding higher demand for drone awareness solutions as more companies shift focus away from drone mitigation towards airspace awareness using remote ID solutions to monitor drones and assess potential threats. Dedrone reports even more alarming data indicating an overall 39% surge in drone flights between 2023 and 2024 with a spike of 53% in nighttime flights. Pierce Aerospace adds that its remote-id sensor technology makes the Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) monitor aerial activity and respond to as much as 90% of unauthorised drones.
- Local police are almost always the first to be contacted for advice during drone-related incidents where drones are used to harass individuals, compromise critical infrastructure or intrude on public events, Werner and Bean said. State, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officers need to be equipped with counter-drone tools, consistent training and clear authorities to independently manage airspace threats, they said in the blog.
- The agency called on the US Congress to take action to equip first responders with authority while also investing in necessary tools and training programmes, to help ensure the skies in the US remain safe and promote a secure AAM. Werner is an FAA-certified remote pilot and former Charlottesville fire chief, and as director of Droneresponders, which is a public safety and drone community responder alliance, he's one of the authorities in unmanned-aircraft-systems response.
- Fortem Technologies, a provider of airspace security and defence for a range of drone applications, has added infrastructure security company MJV Aviation to its XPONENTIAL 2019 booth line up. MJV Aviation, which provides strategic consulting and asset management solutions, will be showcasing its extensive experience in airport infrastructure management and consulting, according to the firm.
- Counter-drone systems company Dedrone has launched a portable version of its drone-catching technology, which can detect and stabilise itself with a heavy duty frame. The system also includes countermeasures such as jammers that disrupt the drone's Command and Control frequency or GNSS satellite navigation system. It's aimed at countering risks at outdoor events and in stadiums or other similar surroundings, Dedrone said.
- Local state and territorial US law enforcement should be given legal authority and resources to manage unauthorised drone activity and fill the gap where federal counter-drone authorities can't manage, the post said. The authors also argue that such authorities should have access to sensors such as radar and use remote identification receivers.
- DroneShield has released an update to its counter-drone technology, which has been deployed across five US international airports. RadarZeroPlus V5 uses advanced signal processing algorithms, according to the company. It's an upgrade to DroneShield's RadarZero model and uses a whole-suite signal modelling system, which can sniff out drone activity.
- Fortem Technologies' counter-drone system, called DroneHunter and which uses AI, is being tested by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency has said that the device will be part of its UAS Integration Pilot Program, the aim of which is to investigate the integration of drones into national airspace.
- Dedrone has partnered with pipes manufacturer McWane to secure its facilities using its counter-drone technology. McWane produces products such as valves and hydrants, and the partnership will see Dedrone's system be used to monitor the airspace above and around the manufacturer's facilities via regular reports and analytics. The partnership follows Dedrone winning $10m funding earlier this month.
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