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.

Unwanted Drones:
When the Drones Aren’t Yours and They Invade Your Airspace

The Blues, June 2023 

The largest US police magazine published this comprehensive 6-page article, covering all aspects of the growing drone threat to police and law enforcement, and new generation RF-Cyber C-UAS technologies, aligned with new proposed legislation, to allow safe outcomes from rogue drone incidents.

D-Fend Solutions Expands U.S. Presence with Multiple Leadership Hires
Leading Cyber C-UAS provider rounds out management team by tapping industry veterans to bolster its rapidly growing U.S. expansion and operations.

Staying in Control:
The Lifecycle of Rogue Drone Incidents

Shifting the Power Back to Protectors & Defenders

Based on a wide range of counter-UAS scenarios, the Rogue Drone Incident Life Cycle framework is useful in analyzing incidents and possible outcomes for operational and security professionals. In this White Paper, Dawn Zoldi (Colonel, USAF Ret.), UAS and C-UAS Author, Speaker, and Expert, presents the descriptive framework to describe a UAS incident and C-UAS response using four progressive stages during which protectors and defenders can take action to intervene with various expected outcomes from different technologies and tools.

Read the White Paper

Software Updates

D-Fend Solutions is committed to foreseeing future drone threats. We relentlessly develop new capabilities to stay ahead and anticipate even the most unpredictable drone challenges, with an eye to proactively building next- generation, optimal solutions for the coming dangers. Continuous software updates result in an up-to-date response to new drone models and DIY radio components.

D-Fend Solutions takes on this challenge by bringing together all the necessary competencies, employing a robust and experienced research and development group with extensive, cross-domain experience. Our experts possess advanced skillsets, knowledge of best practices and real-world trade craft for counter-drone threat reaction and response.

Marco Harder, Regional Sales Director, Central Europe 

Marco is an ambitious and top-ranked Sales Manager with strong leadership and account development experience, who achieves substantial business growth. Marco joined the company almost two years ago, after feeling the team’s “good vibe” after recognizing the advanced features of EnforceAir, its clear scope, and the product roadmap. 

Marco was D-Fend’s first salesperson in the Dutch market, where he was able to showcase the system’s features and engage with stakeholders who understood the need for safer airspace.

Before joining D-Fend Solutions, Marco worked with enterprises such as Tri-Watch Security Systems, VVD Heemskerk, Wurkz Technical Services, Prostaf, and 3-Angle. He was also a Sr. Consultant for NATO on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and counter-drone programs. Earlier in his career, Marco was a director at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the Netherlands for 10 years. Marco, whose biggest hobby is music, holds a master’s degree in music from Ohio State University, and a master’s degree in management science from the University of Amsterdam. He is based in Amsterdam. 

“The past two years have been an incredibly exciting time, demonstrating our capabilities and educating our customers about our system. We are only at the start of a journey through an open and transparent relationship with our customers and partners.”  

3rd Annual 2023 Globee® Award

GOLD GLOBEE® WINNER
Disruptor Company, Aerospace & Defense