Selected news, content, incidents, and information about C-UAS, and the counter-drone world, from a D-Fend perspective, based on our vision of enabling a flourishing and secure drone-powered society by safely defending against rogue drone threats.
The solution reflects advance risk analysis and evaluation, focusing on drone ranges, payload capacity, and accessibility, and brings countermeasures to pinpoint and mitigate the associated drone threats.
During the past year alone, the Civil Guard of Ceuta impeded more than 150 narcodrones, most of which were destined for inmates at Ceuta prison. Now this movement has fallen under pressure.
The AlahaurĂn de la Torre penitentiary and other institutions are testing counter-drone solutions to determine which one will be installed to stop the trafficking of drugs and other prohibited items.
Philip Butterworth-Hayes, Editor of Unmanned Airspace, puts to the test a new type of mitigation system – cyber takeover. The potential of using cyber-takeover methods rather than current and legacy counter-UAS technology is immense and brings significant benefits to society. In his latest white paper, Philip addresses how cyber takeover works and what are its advantages and limitations.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
High-Altitude Stationary
D-Fend Solutions’ High-Altitude Stationary Kit is a dual-purpose setup kit, with an enhanced vertical aperture to detect and mitigate drones that take off from short distances, while also contending with UAVs that approach from the horizon. EnforceAir’s High-Altitude Stationary Kit’s single, ultra-wide-band antenna delivers a wide area of coverage to support diverse types of threats/conditions.
Gabriel joined D-Fend almost two years ago and has been dedicated to the company’s surgical approach to delivering counter-drone solutions. Before D-Fend, he worked with the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), in the C-UAS field. Gabriel is passionate about EnforceAir’s innovative cyber takeover approach. In addition, Gabriel served five years in the US Marine Corps as a UAV operator, and four years as an MQ-9 Reaper UAS sensor operator in the US Air Force.
With a pilot license and associate degrees in air & space and UAV operations, Gabriel brings extensive drone and counter-drone experience in his work at D-Fend Solutions, to the benefit of the company’s customers and end-users. As a Pre-sales Engineer, Gabriel is an EnforceAir technical expert, supporting the company’s pre-sales activities.
“I am excited about the company continued growth, and to see our system’s wide adoption as the ultimate C-UAS system of choice. There are always challenges ahead, but I am confident in our system and, more importantly, the outstanding individuals that make everything happen behind the scenes. I truly enjoy my role at D-Fend, as it affords me the opportunity to travel to new places, meet smart and interesting people, and grow as a professional and technical expert.”
Gabriel was born in Venezuela and moved to Puerto Rico when he was 12. He is a big fan of salsa dancing, sailing and flying planes.
D-Fend Speaking Engagement at Intersec: Next-generation, Cyber-centric Counter-UAS Technologies for Sensitive Environments: Maintaining Safety, Control, and Continuity Udi Lowy, Sales Director – EMEA Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE, Tech Stage 17 January 2023, 12:10pm
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