Podcasts about counter uas

In this episode of Building the Base, Andy Lowery, CEO of Epirus, discusses his journey from his days as a Navy reactor operator to leading a counter-UAS high-power microwave (HPM) system company. Epirus' HPM technology, which uses electromagnetic pulses to disable drones, has been tested successfully by the Army for over 15 months. Lowery emphasizes the importance of directed energy in countering short-range air threats and highlighted the need for policy updates to facilitate faster deployment. He notes the challenges of building a single-use hardware company and the importance of partnerships, particularly with the DoD and international allies. Lowery also stresses the need for authority to operate and the willingness to take risks to address the growing drone threat.Five key takeaways from this episode:Andy Lowery's career brought him from enlisted Navy nuclear reactor operator to Raytheon Chief Engineer to now CEO of pioneering counter-UAS technology company Epirus.Epirus' high-powered microwave (HPM) systems work to disrupt drone electronics, and have yet to be defeated in a field trial. There are unique challenges associated with building a hardware-focused, single-use defense company like Epirus, compared to more dual-use or software-driven startups. Epirus has worked to update export control policies and leverage frameworks like AUKUS to enable faster international collaboration and technology sharing on counter-UAS capabilities.Lowery observes a "spring" of enthusiasm among engineers to work on cutting-edge defense projects, and the development of a dynamic talent pool across companies like Epirus, Anduril, SpaceX, Palantir and more.

In this episode, Erin provides an update on the work being done at Northern Plains since the last time we spoke with the team. She goes into detail about the statewide system in North Dakota and its continued impact, plus other exciting updates which include Project ULTRA and military cargo test UAS flights between Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier Space Force Station. Erin also talks about the recent Counter-UAS program testing facilitated by the test site, and as we look ahead to 2025, what are the key goals the team at NPUASTS want to achieve over the coming 12 months.

Two years ago, we hosted Gen. James Poss to discuss the evolution of drone technologies, their adoption in the U.S. military, and their early use in the war in Ukraine. With significant advancements since then - especially in Ukraine's use of drones - we invited Gen. Poss back to focus on counter-UAS strategies and the concept of attritable mass, including the USAF's major program, the Collaborative Combat Aircraft. We explore various counter-UAS technologies, such as missiles, lasers, drone interceptors, and electronic warfare, in the framework of mobility, survivability, magazine depth and cost per shot considerations.The discussion also delves into the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, which aims to restore mass as a military advantage. While the concept of "attritable mass" is not new, we explore why it's vital now and how it compares to past conflicts. Additionally, we examine the role of small UAS in the war in Ukraine, their impact on both offense and defense, and how the U.S. is adapting based on these lessons. Gen. Poss shares his valuable insights from his 30-year military career and leadership in UAS development, highlighting the exciting innovations reshaping modern warfare.

For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter talk with Mary-Lou Smulders, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Government Affairs at Dedrone. The panel discusses airspace security, drone detection, counter-uas, and much more. Sources: Commercial UAV Expo: Drone Security and Counter Drone Dedrone's Mary-Lou Smulders on Rogue Drones and the Future of Counter-UAS

In this episode of the Digital Warfighting Series with CENTCOM, co-hosts Hondo Geurts and Lauren Bedula are joined by Colonel Molly Solsbury to delve into the digital side of counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems). Col. Solsbury, Commander of the 513 Military Intelligence Brigade, shares her journey into the Army, the focus of her unit on the Middle East, and the challenges and strategies in countering UAS threats. They discuss fostering a culture of innovation, the importance of collaboration across warfighting functions, and the impact of real-life events on innovation efforts. Col. Solsbury emphasizes the need for data integration and interoperability among industry partners to accelerate capabilities downrange.Key Takeaways:1. Culture of Innovation: Col. Solsbury underscores the significance of empowering operators, analysts, and soldiers to contribute to problem-solving and fostering a culture where solutions are derived from those closest to the problem.2. Multi-Domain Approach: Counter UAS efforts require a multi-domain approach, necessitating collaboration across different warfighting functions, including intelligence, air defense, and electronic warfare.3. Speed and Scale Challenge: The evolving threat landscape of UAS attacks demands innovative solutions that can address the speed and scale of the problem effectively.4. Technical Debt Col. Solsbury highlights the concept of technical debt, emphasizing the need to streamline and modernize existing systems and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.5. Industry Collaboration Industry partners are encouraged to prioritize data integration and interoperability within their solutions to facilitate seamless integration and maximize operational effectiveness.

This episode is part of our Bleeding Edge series were we discuss new products, platforms, concepts, technologies and ground breaking events.We are all aware of the dire geopolitical security events that are taking place around the world, including the War in Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas conflict and the instability of that region.Of particular note is the security situation in the Red Sea where naval vessels and commercial shipping have come under attack from ballistic missiles, and from Unmanned/Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV), which are also known as Unmanned/Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) or drones. These events have disrupted global shipping and that has far reaching implications for us all.The threat posed by drones is very real and it is a concern to navies and to ship operators around the world. Companies like Federal Fleet Services, which owns and operates the Combat Support Ship Asterix - and lease its capabilities to the Royal Canadian Navy - have recognized this growing problem and have invested their own money to research, select and integrate a counter-UAS, (counter-drone) system onto the Asterix.After looking at various options, Federal Fleet Services selected the MARSS NiDAR counter-UAS system as the best solution available.In this episode we visited the Combat Support Ship Asterix when it was in port at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, and we had the privilege to interview John Schmidt, the President and CEO of Federal Fleet Services who spoke about the selection of the MARSS NiDAR counter-UAS system which will protect Asterix; and we spoke with Ryan Walker, who is also from Federal Fleet Services, and he discussed the components, capabilities and the installation of the NiDAR system, and working with the Royal Canadian Navy to validate and implement new tactics, techniques and procedures for using the system.This cutting edge counter-UAS technology is of critical importance for the threats faced by ships around the world, so it will be interesting to see how the system will do, and how its modularity will enable future enhancements if needed or desired.It's a great chat about new technology and new capabilities that will extend the eyes and ears of the Asterix.We want to thank Federal Fleet Services and the crew of the Combat Support Ship Asterix for their kindness and hospitality during our visit.Go Bold!

The Honorable Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering joins Dr. Arun Seraphin for a discussion on the upcoming Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition. The Conference will bring S&T leaders from government, industry, and academia to focus on three specific mission areas: Contested Logistics, Counter-UAS, and Operational Energy. During this episode, Ms. Shyu explains why each mission area is critical for DoD and what she hopes to see from defense and commercial industry as well as universities.  Conference website: https://www.ndiatechexpo.org/

In this episode we talk with Jeffrey Starr from D-Fend Solutions, and we discuss the threats malicious actors present, traditional responses and the D-Fend Solutions EnforceAir anti-drone system.

What is the Role of Drone Forensics in Protecting Against Drone Incursions   Grant Jordan is CEO at SkySafe, a leader in Cloud-based drone defense and airspace awareness solutions. Founded in 2015, SkySafe provides advanced technology to protect people and places against drone threats. The company's technology allows governments, law enforcement, airports, corporations, cities, and more to manage their airspace with drone data and analytics.  Skysafe applies advanced radio technology, reverse engineering, and deep threat analysis to develop tools to safely and effectively operate authorized drones while protecting against threats to airspace security.    The company has also evolved into a leader in the drone forensics space.  By performing deep data extraction on downed or recovered drones, Skysafe's forensic technology allows investigators to match metadata with flight logs, serial numbers, and other unique identifiers. This process ensures that experts are able to decisively conclude that a drone they have in their possession is the same drone that was detected acting maliciously or illegally while it was in the air.   After graduating from MIT, Grant served as an officer in the US Air Force for four years.  At the Air Force Research Lab, he designed and built hardward systems for counter-IED missions and small UAVs, specializing in rapid product development for Special Forces units.  Grant has spoken at numerous conferences including DEFCON and the Commercial UAV Expo. In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Grant talks about Skysafe, the company's counter drone and forensics services, and the role that drone forensics have in an integrated counter drone solution.

Which countries are leading in Counter UAS Technology?   Mary Beth Long is a member of the board of directors of Red Cat Holdings.  Red Cat Holdings is a military technology company that integrates robotic hardware and software to provide critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence to on-the-ground warfighters and battlefield commanders. Its mission is to enhance the effectiveness and safety of military operations domestically and globally – and to “Dominate the Night.” Red Cat's suite of solutions includes Teal Drones, developer of the Golden Eagle, a small unmanned system with the highest resolution imaging for nighttime operations, and Skypersonic, a leading provider of unmanned aircraft for interior spaces and other dangerous environments.  I have published previous podcast interviews with both Red Cat Holdings subsidiaries. Episode 309 features George Matus, CEO of Teal Drones and Episode 386 features Giuseppe Santangelo CEO of Skypersonic. Mary Beth is founder of M B Long & Associates, an international legal and advisory firm. From 2007-2009, Mary Beth served as the first woman confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and as Chair of NATO's High Level Group, responsible for NATO's nuclear policy. In her defense department roles, she also acted as Principal Deputy Secretary of Defense on the Middle East, Africa, the Western Hemisphere, Asia, and Southeast Asia; and was the Deputy Secretary of Defense for Counter Narcoterrorism with a budget of over $1 billion. To those credentials, she adds more than a decade of Central Intelligence Agency operational experience on terrorism and other security issues.  After leaving government, Mary Beth founded Metis Solutions LLC. Under her tenure as CEO, the company was recognized in Inc. Magazine's List of America's Fastest Growing Companies in 2014, 2015, and 2016. She was recently featured in Forbes magazine's Women Business Leaders. Mary Beth advises several Fortune 500 companies on international defense markets. She has served as a Senior Subject Matter Expert for the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and as a Senior International Advisor to the Minister of Defense of Colombia.  Mary Beth has advised several Presidential candidates and appears regularly on Fox News, BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera English and NPR on Middle East issues and the Intelligence Community. She is a licensed lawyer and, from 1999 until 2004, was an associate specializing in civil litigation matters at Williams & Connolly LLP.  She also travels regularly to the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and Afghanistan and has offices in Abu Dhabi and Kabul.  In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Mary Beth talks about Red Cat Holdings, the current challenges and opportunities for counter drone solutions and the future of protecting critical assets from drone incursions. 

Current U.S. integrated air and missile defense capabilities are not keeping pace with the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial systems threat and require both materiel and non-materiel solutions to mitigate warfighter capability gaps. BLACK DART is an annual field demonstration of current and emergent Counter-UAS technologies sponsored by the Joint Staff J8 Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization also known as JIAMDO. As the Black Dart 2016 lead assessment organization, the Joint Staff J6 Joint Deployable Analysis Team, also known as JDAT, collected data to answer two main questions: 1- Can current fielded systems counter UAS threats? 2- And, what is the capability or potential of non-Program of Record systems to enhance counter UAS operations? The live-fly, live-fire demonstration took place in late 2016 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and the surrounding land and sea ranges with over 900 personnel in attendance including participants from Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. BLACK DART demonstrations began in 2010 and are the only Joint and partner nation Department of Defense counter UAS events. The JDAT Black Dart Report will include detailed findings on systems' abilities to detect, track, identify, and negate unmanned aircraft systems to support Joint and Combined warfighter capabilities and make our forces more connected, survivable, and lethal on the battlefield. a. Execute live-fly, live-fire C-UAS technology demonstrations to assess and validate existing and emerging IAMD capabilities. b. Present emerging solutions to inform requirements decision making. c. Identify and develop IAMD operational concepts, system interoperability, and operational architectures for the C-UAS mission set. d. Advocate for warfighters' desired C-UAS capabilities and affordable, integrated solutions. e. Identify C-UAS capability gaps for IAMD. f. Identify promising materiel and non-materiel solutions for C-UAS operations. g. Investigate new methods for UAS Combat Identification (CID). h. Improve completeness of the shared air picture with respect to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs). i. Develop C-UAS non-kinetic negation methods and techniques. j. Promote and integrate interagency participation and capabilities. k. Promote foreign/partner nation observer participation and coordination. The demonstration will include Program of Record (POR) as well as non-POR C-UASs demonstrating capabilities and/or collecting data in support of proprietary C-UAS development. Onsite data collection supports real-time feedback, opportunities for participant feedback, and becomes the basis for formal analysis at the conclusion of the demonstration. In order to align with warfighter needs, JIAMDO coordinated with the Combatant Commands and Services to prioritize capability gaps related to C-UAS.

In episode 20 of Complacency Kills - A Kontek Podcast, Michael Witt and Robert Durish discuss surveillance systems and how they can be integrated with other security measures. Topics Include: - Difference of brands - standard vs high end - Analytical impacts of surveillance systems - Physical security information management systems Kontek has partnered with a multitude of brands to help provide customers with top-of-the-line security surveillance systems. The surveillance cameras we provide offer a range of benefits such as thermal and visible light video security imaging with automated safety monitoring, custom adaptive streaming technology, and highly nuanced object classification. We also offer access control systems, video management systems, radar technologies, and Counter-UAS. Surveillance systems are an absolute necessity in today's society, as they provide a crucial layer of protection against crime, security breaches, and other potential threats. Not only do they deter criminal activity, but they also provide real-time monitoring and detection capabilities, allowing for a swift response to potential issues. Investing in a surveillance system is a smart decision for any organization looking to enhance security and operational efficiency. Here is a list of our partners: Axis Communications Bosch Security & Safety Systems BlueHalo FLIR Systems Magos Systems Verkada

Drones have proven to be an effective tool for bringing contraband into corrections facilities. Across the country and around the world, drones are being deployed to deliver drugs, cell phones, and even weapons into prisons. In many cases, corrections officers struggle to stop the drones from breaching their security barriers, and they face tough challenges in finding the contraband once it enters their facilities. David Young, owner of Public Safety UAS, is addressing these problems by offering targeted training on counter drone systems and strategies to corrections officers and other law enforcement professionals. In our latest Commercial UAV News podcast, Young describes the threats that drones present in prison settings and explains the ways his firm is offering crucial training to those on the front lines. Young also discusses the pressing need for effective counter drone policies to address the risks posed by rogue UAVs in large public settings such as stadiums and arenas.

What is the Domestic Counter UAS National Action Plan and how can public safety organizations prepare for it? Charles Werner is Director of DroneResponders,  a non-profit organization created to unite aerial first responders, emergency managers, and search and rescue specialists in maximizing drone operations for public safety.  The organization is approaching 7,000 members worldwide, most of whom are using drones in a variety of public safety applications.  It has become the leading resource for public safety use of drone technology. Charles is the retired Charlottesville fire chief and 46 year public safety veteran. After retirement, Charles worked with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for 2 years as senior advisor/acting deputy state coordinator. He served in numerous leadership roles at the local, state, national levels on public safety initiatives. He is a FAA certificated Remote Pilot, an author with more than 150 internationally published articles and serves as a contributor to numerous other public safety publications. Charles has received numerous commendations, three Virginia Governor's Awards of Excellence, recognized as the National Career Fire Chief Award in 2008 and Homeland Security Today's Person of the Year in 2018. In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Charles talks about a new White House initiative on Counter UAS. This initiative will impact all public safety organizations in the US, and he offers suggestions on how to work with and prepare for the National Action Plan.  He also provides an update on what DroneResponders is doing to promote public safety use of drones.

A $1B counter-UAS contract, Kittyhawk air mobility, sports game halted, drones in UAE, Navajo Nation medical deliveries, locating pets after a disaster, surveying volcanos, unidentified drone spotted, a drone research contract.

How Can We Protect Against Drone Swarms and Other Next Generation Threats? For that question, we head to Colorado to speak with Ken Geyer CEO and co-founder of Liteye Systems, Inc and Keven Gambold, CEO and co-founder of Unmanned Experts.  Liteye Systems is a world leader and technology solutions manufacturer and integrator of military and commercial Counter UAS systems.  Unmanned Experts is a world-leading provider of Subject Matter Expertise in the fields of autonomous robotics, swarms, UTM, and mass data.  The companies recently formed a partnership to address drone swarms. Ken is an entrepreneur who launched eight companies, including co-founding and starting Liteye back in January 2000. From virtual reality hardware & software to the new frontier of counter unmanned systems, his focus has been on developing, and advancing products that provide end-users with the tools to achieve their goals.   Keven completed 21 years of active duty service with the Royal Air Force as a front-line combat pilot. He has more than 1500 hours in Tornado GR4 fast-jets as well as over 1500 hours of unmanned combat missions.  He completed his tours as the senior Standards Evaluator and the project officer for both Multi-Aircraft Control and Advanced UAV Cockpit programs.  In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Ken and Keven talk about their respective companies, the current state of UAS threats and the evolving threats posed by UAS Swarm technology.

Are RF Detection Systems Effective In Stopping Drones? Linda Ziemba is founder and CEO of AeroDefense, a New Jersey-based company that provides a proven drone detection solution for locating a drone and pilot simultaneously. The technology is named AirWarden™, and it uses passive radio frequency detection methods to detect and locate known and unknown drones without demodulating or decoding signals. The Department of Homeland Security recently recognized AirWarden with a Developmental Testing and Evaluation SAFETY Act Designation. The designation provides AirWarden users, who choose to take advantage, full immunity from liability claims alleging technology failure in the event of a terror attack. AirWarden is the first and only drone detection solution to be on the DHS SAFETY Act “approved technologies” list.  AirWarden is currently deployed at MetLife Stadium and correctional facilities in Georgia and Massachusetts.   Linda’s experience spans internet security, telecommunications and entrepreneurship, at companies including Websense, Secure Computing, Finjan, AT&T and Lucent Technologies. Prior to founding AeroDefense in 2015, she served as a key executive for LiveLOOK, a collaboration software company. Linda’s leadership across sales, marketing, and general operations resulted in numerous contracts with global financial services, telecommunications and computer firms, and ultimately acquisition by Oracle in 2014. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Linda talks about the company's proven AirWarden technology, how AeroDefense pivoted to stay within Federal regulations for Counter UAS and the challenges and opportunities of creating a Counter UAS company.

How can seeing ourselves through the eyes of our adversaries strengthen counter UAS? Scott Crino is CEO of Red Six Solutions. Red Six Solutions is a Red Teaming company that provides their clients with a view of themselves from the perspectives of their adversaries, enemies and competition. Red Six Solutions help clients discover over-the-horizon insights into as yet, unseen threats that can confound strategic decision-making and negatively impact the successful accomplishment of organizational objectives and strategic goals.  Scott served 21 years in the U.S. Army as an Aviation and Operations Research/Systems Analysis officer in multiple combat zones holding several command and staff positions. Prior to his Red Six Solutions, Scott served as President of Crino Consulting Group and Managing Director at Teneo Holdings. He has planned and executed dozens of Red Team events for government, commercial and international clients. Scott has BS and MS degrees in industrial engineering from the University of Buffalo and Texas A&M, respectively, and a PhD in systems engineering from the University of Virginia. In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Scott talks about Red Six Solutions, Red Teaming and gives us insights into the current state of counter drone solutions.

On this episode I sat down with Martin Lanni and discussed the decision-chain for Counter-UAS, education in the area, the current landscape and how customers in the Middle East test the effectiveness and assurance of Counter-UAS systems. While this isn't an introduction to Drone Security, it's more of a deep dive on the current UAS/CUAS security environment and hugely relevant to anyone in the space. MARTIN LANNI: Martin has an incredible background in all things aviation, from hunting submarines with the Royal Navy to daring Search and Rescue missions (over 500+!) across the UK. Martin has managed joint-taskforce Counter-Terrorism missions with NATO and played a major role in the massive-scale London Olympic Games 2012 security project. To say Martin is an aviation expert is truly an understatement; it was an honor to have him on board and discuss some of the key concepts in Drone Security today. Translating much of his experience to defending against maligned drones, Martin heads up Quantum Aviation as the CEO. Within drones, Martin has witnessed Counter-UAS technology stress-tested in the Middle East, designed decision-chain playbooks for reacting to malicious drones and educates various customers on the important concepts behind drone security. I love that although from a military background, Martin constantly eludes to prioritising innovation and warns against the over-regulation and restriction of the industry. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

The first DroneSec podcast featuring international journalist and author David Hambling. We discuss drone swarms and the counter-drone industry. For threat intelligence, updates and coverage in the industry, find us here: dronesec.xyz dronesec.com.au twitter.com/dronesec_ facebook.com/DroneSecNews linkedin.com/company/dronesec

On this second episode we are joined by co-host Jacob Tewes. We cover news items, counter-drone tech and discussion points within Drone Security. For threat intelligence, updates and coverage in the industry, find us here: dronesec.xyz dronesec.com.au twitter.com/dronesec_ facebook.com/DroneSecNews linkedin.com/company/dronesec

On this episode of the DroneSec podcast we are joined by co-host Jacob Tewes. We cover news items, counter-drone tech and discussion points within Drone Security. For threat intelligence, updates and coverage in the industry, find us here: dronesec.xyz dronesec.com.au twitter.com/dronesec_ facebook.com/DroneSecNews linkedin.com/company/dronesec

On this episode of the DroneSec Podcast we are joined by co-host Jacob Tewes. We cover news items, counter-drone tech and discussion points within Drone Security. For threat intelligence, updates and coverage in the industry, find us here: dronesec.xyz dronesec.com.au twitter.com/dronesec_ facebook.com/DroneSecNews linkedin.com/company/dronesec

How is the Counter UAS market growing? For that question, we turn to Michael Blades, Research Director for Frost & Sullivan’s Aerospace, Defense, and Security business unit. Frost & Sullivan is a business consulting firm involved in market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training across multiple industries. Michael has been with Frost & Sullivan for nearly 8 years as a market analyst and growth consultant and has earned a Masters Degree in Aerospace Operations as well as an MBA.  In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Michael talks about the growth and trends shaping the counter UAS industry today.

Episode #1 features Dan Johnson, Oracle. Formerly Small UAS analyst with U.S. Department of Homeland Security with 30 years of ISR experience in the U.S. Air Force and Paul Rigby, CEO of Consortiq explain the need for Counter UAS to mitigate the threat posed by the clueless, criminal and careless. From ISIL to the recent Gatwick incident, we delve into specific examples that highlight the need for such solutions.

Episode #4 advances the discussion of Counter UAS to the level of specific counter measures and what methods can be deployed to take rogue drones out of the sky. Timothy Bean, CEO of Fortem Technologies discusses the use of their Drone Hunter solution and Stan Patterson of Radiance Technologies discusses lasers and other directed energy counter measures.

Recent drone news and a few predictions for the unmanned aircraft industry in 2019. UAV News NYC police to use camera drones for security at Times Square NYE party What's the best anti-drone technology? Rain, it turns out. The New York Police Department had planned to utilize drones with cameras for the Times Square New Year's Eve party, but inclement weather prevented their use. Drones likely to be regulated by state, city governments in 2019 With Gatwick and the Aeromexico 737 incident, safety is on people's minds. State and local governments are likely to continue to legislate drone rules that address safety and privacy. Gatwick Cops: Some of Those Drones Could've Been Ours The Sussex Police department's chief constable says some of drone sightings might have been police surveillance drones. However, 92 of the 115 reported sightings have been confirmed. Gatwick drones: Army withdrawn from airport The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the “military capability” has been withdrawn from Gatwick. That capability is believed to include the Israeli-developed Drone Dome system. Also, Gatwick said it had spent £5m to prevent future attacks. ‘Just look at Gatwick': Drone regulations welcomed, but WA Senator calls for 'deeper' focus A bipartisan Senate inquiry into drone safety regulations reported out in July 2018, but the Australian federal government didn't respond. Until now. Severn Bridge shuts after man scales tower to fly a drone On Dec 31, 2018, the M48 motorway crossing the Severn River between England and Wales was closed for a time until the drone operator came off the tower. He was arrested and is out on bail. Camera drones to hunt killer sharks in new patrols on Australian beaches A fleet of drones will monitor 50 beaches along a 1,300-mile coastline for sharks. The drones will use "SharkSpotter" software developed by the University of Technology Sydney. From the Press Release: In a collaboration with industry partner The Ripper Group, SharkSpotter is a world-first software system that allows for faster reaction times to potential shark threats. Westpac Little Ripper has a suite of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVS, drones) created to react quickly and efficiently to situations at sea where lives are at risk. The drones are loaded with the SharkSpotter AI application which can efficiently distinguish and identify sharks in real-time using image processing techniques, state-of-the-art sensors and software. Video: Little Ripper Lifesaver Drones Spot Sharks Electronically https://youtu.be/HItdecoGK3A See SharkAttackData.com for worldwide shark attack data. Predictions for 2019 David and Max offer a few industry predictions for 2019. Mentioned The Lego Sky Police Drone Chase. Counter UAS Conference 2019 The UAV Digest is pleased to be a media partner for Counter UAS Conference 2019 aimed at the defense industry and to be held April 16-88, 2019 at the Hilton London Kensington, 179-199 Holland Park Ave London W11 4UL, United Kingdom. Counter UAS 2019 addresses the key questions being asked by joint forces about the nature of the growing UAS threat and the appropriate tactics, techniques, technologies, and procedures to counter it. The UAS industry has grown considerably in recent years and our ability to counter these new threats is becoming more strained. These rapidly developing systems are becoming harder to identify and track, as well as being capable of carrying larger payloads. Their potential is devastating and the consequences of inaction are growing larger. The third annual C-UAS Conference provides a platform for military and industry to discuss the current developments in C-UAS capabilities, emerging technologies, and the latest case studies to give a real-world context to the conceptual and theoretical discussions. The proliferation of inexpensive commercial UAS democratises capabilities previously held by militaries and enha...

How can Counter UAS measures be used to enhance security and public safety efforts? For that question, we turn to someone who is uniquely qualified to give us the answers. Brian Fentiman is Vice-President and CTO of Blueforce UAV Consulting, a Canadian based UAS / Counter UAS consulting and training company. Blueforce assists in building unique UAS and counter UAS programs for enterprises of any size. Brian recently retired from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police after 34 years of service. He has spent the last 3 years building the sUAS and C-sUAS program for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in British Columbia. He is a technical expert on UAS electronic countermeasures and holds a Diploma in Telecommunications. Brian maintains a Part 107 Airman’s Certificate, is a ground school instructor, and has developed several small UAS courses. He has provided support to tactical teams, forensic investigators, as well as Search and Rescue teams. Brian was the first certified Extended Visual Line of Sight    check pilot in Canada and the first in Canada to deploy UAS countermeasures at a VIP venue. In this episode of the Drone Radio Show podcast, Brian talks about Blueforce Consulting and the use of counter measures for security and public safety purposes.

How can we make our skies safe from possible drone incursions? If you ask today’s guest, he would say it all starts with Congress.  Rob Thompson is the co-founder of the Counter UAS Coalition, an organization that advocates for public affairs and public policy for counter drone technology in Washington, D.C.. The coalition was formed to help industry stakeholders engage government in proactively forming sound public policy and bringing to the forefront the best in class counter UAS solutions. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Rob talks about the Counter UAS Coalition, why it was formed and how the organization works with manufacturers and Congress to changes laws to promote the use of effective counter drone measures.

Unmanned airborne systems (UAS) provide a wide range of capabilities in areas such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster relief, delivery of goods, media & communications and surveillance. While these systems are producing numerous benefits today they also can be used in manners that enable a broad range of security concerns. This talk will introduce the some of the technical challenges concerning the use of UAS, and approaches for counter UAS (C-UAS). SRC's Silent Archer ™ system Counter-UAS System will also be introduced. About the speaker: Vincent D'Angelo is an electrical engineer and program manager at SRC, Inc. He has broad experience in systems engineering, digital hardware, software engineering and program management. He is currently the manager of the Science Technology Engineering Leadership Rotational (STELR) program at SRC, of which he also graduated from in 2014. Along with managing the STELR program, Mr. D'Angelo is the lead systems engineer on a counter-drone system being developed for the US Army. The system is able to detect, track, and counter small unmanned airborne threats. As lead systems engineer Mr. D'Angelo utilizes his broad knowledge of radar systems, electronic warfare systems, and radio systems. Mr. D'Angelo has both a bachelor's degree and a master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

Unmanned airborne systems (UAS) provide a wide range of capabilities in areas such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster relief, delivery of goods, media & communications and surveillance. While these systems are producing numerous benefits today they also can be used in manners that enable a broad range of security concerns. This talk will introduce the some of the technical challenges concerning the use of UAS, and approaches for counter UAS (C-UAS). SRC’s Silent Archer ™ system Counter-UAS System will also be introduced.

Current U.S. integrated air and missile defense capabilities are not keeping pace with the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial systems threat and require both materiel and non-materiel solutions to mitigate warfighter capability gaps. BLACK DART is an annual field demonstration of current and emergent Counter-UAS technologies sponsored by the Joint Staff J8 Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization also known as JIAMDO. As the Black Dart 2016 lead assessment organization, the Joint Staff J6 Joint Deployable Analysis Team, also known as JDAT, collected data to answer two main questions: 1- Can current fielded systems counter UAS threats? 2- And, what is the capability or potential of non-Program of Record systems to enhance counter UAS operations? The live-fly, live-fire demonstration took place in late 2016 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and the surrounding land and sea ranges with over 900 personnel in attendance including participants from Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. BLACK DART demonstrations began in 2010 and are the only Joint and partner nation Department of Defense counter UAS events. The JDAT Black Dart Report will include detailed findings on systems’ abilities to detect, track, identify, and negate unmanned aircraft systems to support Joint and Combined warfighter capabilities and make our forces more connected, survivable, and lethal on the battlefield. a. Execute live-fly, live-fire C-UAS technology demonstrations to assess and validate existing and emerging IAMD capabilities. b. Present emerging solutions to inform requirements decision making. c. Identify and develop IAMD operational concepts, system interoperability, and operational architectures for the C-UAS mission set. d. Advocate for warfighters’ desired C-UAS capabilities and affordable, integrated solutions. e. Identify C-UAS capability gaps for IAMD. f. Identify promising materiel and non-materiel solutions for C-UAS operations. g. Investigate new methods for UAS Combat Identification (CID). h. Improve completeness of the shared air picture with respect to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs). i. Develop C-UAS non-kinetic negation methods and techniques. j. Promote and integrate interagency participation and capabilities. k. Promote foreign/partner nation observer participation and coordination. The demonstration will include Program of Record (POR) as well as non-POR C-UASs demonstrating capabilities and/or collecting data in support of proprietary C-UAS development. Onsite data collection supports real-time feedback, opportunities for participant feedback, and becomes the basis for formal analysis at the conclusion of the demonstration. In order to align with warfighter needs, JIAMDO coordinated with the Combatant Commands and Services to prioritize capability gaps related to C-UAS.

Current U.S. integrated air and missile defense capabilities are not keeping pace with the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial systems threat and require both materiel and non-materiel solutions to mitigate warfighter capability gaps. BLACK DART is an annual field demonstration of current and emergent Counter-UAS technologies sponsored by the Joint Staff J8 Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization also known as JIAMDO. As the Black Dart 2016 lead assessment organization, the Joint Staff J6 Joint Deployable Analysis Team, also known as JDAT, collected data to answer two main questions: 1- Can current fielded systems counter UAS threats? 2- And, what is the capability or potential of non-Program of Record systems to enhance counter UAS operations? The live-fly, live-fire demonstration took place in late 2016 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and the surrounding land and sea ranges with over 900 personnel in attendance including participants from Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. BLACK DART demonstrations began in 2010 and are the only Joint and partner nation Department of Defense counter UAS events. The JDAT Black Dart Report will include detailed findings on systems’ abilities to detect, track, identify, and negate unmanned aircraft systems to support Joint and Combined warfighter capabilities and make our forces more connected, survivable, and lethal on the battlefield. a. Execute live-fly, live-fire C-UAS technology demonstrations to assess and validate existing and emerging IAMD capabilities. b. Present emerging solutions to inform requirements decision making. c. Identify and develop IAMD operational concepts, system interoperability, and operational architectures for the C-UAS mission set. d. Advocate for warfighters’ desired C-UAS capabilities and affordable, integrated solutions. e. Identify C-UAS capability gaps for IAMD f. Identify promising materiel and non-materiel solutions for C-UAS operations: g. Investigate new methods for UAS Combat Identification (CID) h. Improve completeness of the shared air picture with respect to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) i. Develop C-UAS non-kinetic negation methods and techniques j. Promote and integrate interagency participation and capabilities k. Promote foreign/partner nation observer participation and coordination. The demonstration will include Program of Record (POR) as well as non-POR C-UASs demonstrating capabilities and/or collecting data in support of proprietary C-UAS development. Onsite data collection supports real-time feedback, opportunities for participant feedback, and becomes the basis for formal analysis at the conclusion of the demonstration. In order to align with warfighter needs, JIAMDO coordinated with the combatant commands and Services to prioritize capability gaps related to C-UAS.

Aerial Information Systems describes counter-UAS technology, the Karma drone recall exposes a larger issue, and some areas to watch in the UAS space in 2017. Karma drone, courtesy GoPro Interview Tim Trott from Southern Helicam interviews Larry Friese, Jr., president of Aerial Information Systems Corporation (AIS) at the inaugural Emerald Coast Unmanned Systems Business Expo in Pensacola, November 19, 2016. Larry's session was Preparing for Counter-UAS Technology and he talks with Tim about playing the aggressor from the Red Team perspective. Aerial Information Systems Corporation is a minority-woman-owned, full-service Geographic Information Systems (GIS) production and environmental small business. They provide multidisciplinary databases for use in GIS, environmental and urban planning, and facilities management. Southern Helicam provides aerial photography and video services. Tim is active in the industry and offers commentary on unmanned aircraft issues. News GoPro Drone 'Recall' Raises Oversight Questions GoPro pulled all its Karma drones off the market in November because some of them were losing power and falling. GoPro did the right thing and asked consumers to return purchased drones for a full refund. However, it became clear that neither the FAA nor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) holds jurisdiction to recall drones, leaving a hole in the system. UAS Crystal Ball 2017 - Four things to watch for in the UAS space next year xyHt Magazine says the four areas bearing watching in 2017 are regulation, direct georeferencing, UAS-borne lidar, and hybrid fixed-wing/multirotor platforms. Man Who Flew Weaponized Drones Loses Bid to Return to School A Superior Court judge dismissed the lawsuit by Austin Haughwout who sued Central Connecticut State University for wrongful expulsion. His lawyer plans to appeal. Videos of the Week Intel's 500 Drone Light Show | Intel http://youtu.be/aOd4-T_p5fA #BreakTheNet Task 4 - My Cape Town Selfie http://youtu.be/Byn0s83tEQQ