The Counter-Drone Zone

Taking Control of the Drone Threat:
A 6-page Overview

The Evolving Drone Threat Demands Counter-UAS Tech that Evolves with it: The Case for a Next Generation, New Technology Category C-UAS

How can security agencies counter evolving drone threats spanning surveillance and espionage, physical attacks, air traffic disruption, smuggling, cross-border incursions, and property damage?

Airport Counter-UAS: Cyber Detection and Take-Over Mitigation as an Essential Enabler to Business Continuity

Read how airports can effectively safeguard against the rising threat of rogue drones and maintain uninterrupted operations in today’s dynamic airspace environment.

Staying in Control: The Lifecycle of Rogue Drone Incidents – Shifting the Power Back to Protectors & Defenders

How can the Rogue Drone Incident Life Cycle framework be useful in analyzing incidents and outcomes for operational and security professionals in global counter-UAS scenarios?

Cyber Takedown – the Next Generation of More Effective Counter-UAS Technology

What’s the best way to counter the threat of commercially available drones operated by the clueless, careless, criminal or hostile State?

Next Generation C-sUAS Concepts – The Quest for Continuity

Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) C-UAS Market Report including:

• C-UAS Survey Highlights
• Drone Incidents in 1H2022
• C-UAS Detection and Mitigation Technology White Papers
• D-Fend CEO Point of View on White House C-UAS National Action Plan

Excerpt from Next Generation C-sUAS Concepts – The Quest for Continuity

Excerpt from Next Generation C-sUAS Concepts – The Quest for Continuity

Evaluating and Comparing Counter-Drone (C-UAS)
Detection Technologies

Excerpt from Next Generation C-sUAS Concepts – The Quest for Continuity

Evaluating and Comparing Counter-Drone (C-UAS)
Mitigation Technologies

Evaluating and Comparing Counter-Drone Detection Technologies

Which counter-drone detection technology is the most suitable for the use case and scenario? Review of legacy and recent technologies.

Excerpt from Next Generation C-sUAS Concepts – The Quest for Continuity

Counter-Drone Discoveries Survey & Market Report 2021

This market report includes the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement’s (IDGA):

• Full 2021 Counter-UAS Survey Results and Findings
• Product Review
• C-sUAS Provider Profile
• C-sUAS “Leader Perspective” Interview

D-Fend Solutions EnforceAir Introduction and Overview

The EnforceAir anti-drone system, our flagship offering, automatically executes radio frequency, cyber takeovers of rogue drones for safe landings and safe outcomes.

Next-Generation RF Cyber-Takeover Anti-Drone System

EnforceAir now reaches new heights in enabling full control, safety, and continuity during rogue drone incidents with seamless operational flexibility. EnforceAir2 brings enhanced, expanded, and extended C-UAS capabilities, with even more Power, Performance, Portability and Range, all in a Compact Footprint.

Demo Video of Takeover of Two Rogue Drones in an Urban Environment

EnforceAir provides complete control while taking over two rogue drones in an urban environment.

AUS&R & AUVSI Broadcast Demo Day

EnforceAir RF Cyber counter-drone solution enables full control, safety and continuity during rogue drone incidents across complex and sensitive environments.

April 2, 2024

Drone Radio Show

Controlling the Drone

Randy Goers’ Drone Radio Show, the premier place which showcases amazing things people are doing with drone technology at the forefront of innovation with power to change the future, hosted D-Fend Solutions to discuss how the company is helping organizations throughout the world create safer skies by controlling dangerous drone situations.

March 26, 2024

AUVSI & CUAS Hub

Airspace Awareness Exhibitors and Content at XPONENTIAL 2024

Join industry professionals from both the UAS and Counter-UAS sectors to discuss security and airspace awareness related panels, discussions, and exhibitors at the upcoming XPONENTIAL 2024 trade show, and why you should be there too!

March 5, 2024

Commercial UAV News

Uncrewed Views: A Conversation with D-Fend Solutions

Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, explored the world of C-UAS with Jeffrey Starr, CMO at D-Fend Solutions. The panel discussed recent advances in C-UAS systems, and issues around threats, public safety, governmental polices, innovations, and emerging regulations, as well as D-Fend Solutions’ unique approach to C-UAS.

February 28, 2024

Aerospace & Defense Technology Tech Briefs

Countering Illegally Operated Drones at Airports, Stadiums, and Prisons

SAE Media Group’s Woodrow Bellamy III hosted D-Fend Solutions’ Jeffrey Starr to talk about counter-drone innovations against rapidly rising dangerous drone threats across multiple sectors, RF Cyber-takeover, recent drone incidents and attacks in the news, drone regulations, and the benefits of surgical and precise anti-drone techniques.

October 18, 2023

Dawn of Drones
Episode 116

Dawn Zoldi interviewed Brett Feddersen, Vice President Strategy and Government Affairs at D-Fend Solutions. They discussed drone incidents, recent legislative proposals for counter-drone regulations and laws, and the need for counter-drone detection and mitigation solutions at airports.

September 20, 2023

Next-Generation C-UAS Approaches – A Policymaker’s Perspective

Tune in to Lincoln Bloomfield Jr., Former State Department Special Envoy and Former Assistant Secretary of State for Political Military Affairs, as he shares invaluable insights on countering emerging drone threats in sensitive urban and critical infrastructure environments.

August 31, 2023

EnforceAir2 Launch Event

Dawn Zoldi interviewed D-Fend Solutions’ Chief Product Officer Yaniv Benbenisti for the launch of the EnforceAir2 Next-Generation RF Cyber-Takeover C-UAS system. They discussed and showed the new high-performance C-UAS capabilities and seamless operational flexibility.

July 26, 2023

Cyber Takedown: Next-Generation Counter-UAS

Join Philip Butterworth-Hayes, Editor of Unmanned Airspace and renowned consultant on Air Traffic Management, Aviation Safety, and Civil and Military Aviation, as he navigates the maze of Counter-UAS and explores the potential of a new generation approach.

July 19, 2023

Dawn of Drones
Episode 103

Counter Drone Technology and the Emerging Drone Society

Dawn Zoldi interviewed D-Fend Solutions’ Aviation Business Development Director Ilana Brodesky and Director for UK Airports & Government Business, Mark Rutherford, about the significant risk of dangerous drones at airports, and the latest anti-drone technologies specifically optimized for this sensitive environment.

June 29, 2023

Growth Opportunities in Global Unmanned Systems: How War in the 21st Century has Sparked the need for Counter-UAS Technology

Tune in to D-Fend’s CMO, Jeffrey Starr, at Frost & Sullivan’s Think Tank, together with other visionary experts armed with strategic insights and firsthand experiences who delved into the world of counter-UAS technology.

June 27, 2023

Fighting the Domestic Drone Danger –
Incidents, Legislation, Technology and Tools

D-Fend Solutions hosted Dawn Zoldi (Col. USAF, retired), leading UAS and C-UAS industry speaker and author, to discuss today’s rogue drone challenges and counter-drone technology.

June 27, 2023

Drone Source – Elsight

Counter-UAS Solutions

Ben Gross interviewed D-Fend Solutions CMO Jeffrey Starr about Counter-UAS solutions, the threats malicious actors present, traditional responses and D-Fend’s EnforceAir anti-drone system.

June 21, 2023

Dawn of Drones
Episode 99

Counter Drone Technology and the Emerging Drone Society

Dawn Zoldi interviewed D-Fend Solutions US General Manager Danny Rajan on recent dangerous drone incidents in the U.S., D-Fend’s expanded presence, growth plans, and strategy for a multi-layered counter-drone defense.

May 2, 2023

Squawk7000

Aviation News from Ireland

In this excerpt from Squawk 7000’s Aviation News from Ireland podcast for the week starting May 1st, 2023, D-Fend Solutions’ CMO Jeffrey Starr & UK Sales Director, Mark Rutherford talk with Michael Comyn about the drone threat to airports and D-Fend’s innovative C-UAS solution.

March 27, 2023

Israel Economic &
Trade Mission
Embassy of Israel, India

Excerpt from India-Israel Anti-Drones and Drones Webinar

Ministry of Economy and Industry

The Israel Export & International Cooperation

Jeffrey Starr
CMO, D-Fend Solutions

March 22, 2023

Dawn of Drones
Episode 86

Counter Drone Technology and the Emerging Drone Society

Dawn Zoldi interviewed D-Fend Solutions UK General Manager Martin Broomhead on the complex challenges of C-UAS in urban and sensitive environments, with a focus on achieving safety, control, and continuity while adapting to an ever-changing threat landscape.

November 9, 2022

Dawn of Drones
Episode 67

Counter Drone Technology and the Emerging Drone Society

Dawn Zoldi interviewed D-Fend Solutions CEO Zohar Halachmi on counter-drone cyber-centric technology across multiple environments, and how new-generation technologies can combat rogue drones, conceptualizing them as “computer viruses with propellers”.

September 29, 2022 

Aerospace & Defense Technology

Advances in Unmanned Aircraft: AI and Autonomy – Threats, Countermeasures, and Opportunities

Jason Hardy Smith,
VP of Product, Iris Automation

Jeffrey Starr,
CMO, D-Fend Solutions

Rich Wronski,
VP, Sensing, Perception & Applied Robotics Division, Charles River Analytics

Moderator: Amanda Hosey,
Editor, SAE Media Group

September 28, 2022

Dawn of Drones
Episode 61

Counter Drone Technology and the Emerging Drone Society

Dawn Zoldi interviewed D-Fend Solutions Pre-Sales Director Gabriel Bendheim to discuss counter-drone tales from the trenches across sectors, scenarios, and use cases.

July 7, 2022

UAS Magazine

D-Fend’s Insights on the Domestic Counter-UAS National Action Plan

UAS Magazine’s John Nelson and Dayna Bastian spoke to Jeffrey Starr about key elements of the plan, including new technologies, devolution of detection and mitigation, incident databases, critical infrastructure, and more.

June 15, 2022

Dawn of Drones
Episode 46

Counter Drone Technology and the Emerging Drone Society

Dawn Zoldi interviewed D-Fend Solutions CTO Assaf Monsa to discuss C-UAS tech and trends and how cyber counter-drone solutions can enable a drone-powered society while defending against rogue drone threats.

May 25, 2022

3CDSG Three Counties Security Group

Control and Safety-based C-UAS Approaches for Air Defence in the Most Sensitive Environments

Martin Broomhead,
UK General Manager

May 13, 2022

The UAV Digest

Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan

D-Fend Solutions’ analysis of the Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan issued by the White House.

March 14, 2022

Drone Radio Show

Removing Rogue Drones Safely Without Disruption

Randy Goers asks D-Fend Solutions’ CMO Jeffrey Starr “How is it possible to stop a rogue drone when there are crowds of people nearby?” as background for a wide-ranging discussion about counter-drone detection and mitigation.

September 13, 2021

D-Fend Solutions

Control Creates Clear Skies: Counter-Drone Concepts for Airports

Michael Huerta
Former Administrator at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Mark E. McKinnon,
Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP

November 9, 2021

D-Fend Solutions

Control Creates Clear Skies: Counter-Drone Concepts for Airports – Preparation & Prevention

Michael Huerta, Former Administrator at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Bradley Christopher, AAE – Assistant Director of Airports – Wichita Airport Authority

Antonio Nevarez, C.M., ACE, IACE – Assistant Director of Aviation Operations and Security

February 24, 2021

IDGA Counter-Drone Discoveries

C-sUAS Survey Findings Webinar

Jonathan Sanders
Director IDGA

Jeffrey Starr
CMO, D-Fend Solutions

Evaluating & Comparing
Counter-Drone (C-UAS)
Detection Technologies

Explore the strengths and limitations of radars, electro-optical sensors, traditional RF-based detection tools, acoustic detection, and next-generation Radio Frequency, Cyber-Based detection methods.

Evaluating & Comparing
Counter-Drone (C-UAS)
Mitigation Technologies

Explore the strengths and limitations of Radio Frequency (RF) jammers, kinetic solutions, lasers, EMP/HPM, GNSS Spoofing, and next-generation RF Cyber-Based mitigation methods.

2024 Intersec Premier Homeland Security Solutions Award

Recognized as an outstanding product or service specifically designed for addressing and mitigating threats to national security, aimed at ensuring the safety of a country and its citizen, EnforceAir2 Wins 2024 Intersec Premier Homeland Security Solutions Award.

German Broadcaster ARTE Television
Interview & C-UAS Demo

“One technology is well known all over the world, thanks to its periodic spectacular successes”. Watch the interview of CEO Zohar Halachmi and a counter-drone demonstration which showed EnforceAir’s surgical approach to drone detection, identification, redirection, and takeover.

2023 Intersec Homeland Security Product/Service of the Year Award

Chosen for innovation, performance, installation, manageability, value, & industry appeal, EnforceAir Wins 2023 Intersec Homeland Security Product/Service of the Year Award.

Multi-layered Maritime Airspace Security & Safety – US Demo

Demonstration of anti-drone maritime capabilities with integration of advanced multi-layered solutions to create safer airspace for maritime operations, ports, and critical infrastructure security. D-Fend Solutions, Liteye Systems, Numerica Corporation, Romeo Papa Boats

Next-Gen C-UAS Preserves Operational Continuity and Prevents Drone-Caused Delays at Airports and Other Sensitive Sites

Control the Drone to Control the Threat:
A 2-page Summary

Control the Drone to Control the Threat:
A 1-page Leaflet

Agility & Flexibility: Addressing Drone Threats at Airports and Other Sensitive Environments

Next Gen C-UAS Helps Ensure Airspace Safety at Airports and Other Sensitive Sites

EnforceAir
Selection & Acquisition
Spanish Air Force

 A Compilation of Articles

EnforceAir in Action
Prisons in Spain

Security Agencies Bring Order to the Border with D-Fend Solutions

High-Performance Cyber C-UAS with Seamless Operational Flexibility

About D-Fend Solutions

D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir Mitigated a Rogue Drone at Pope’s Mass in Slovakia

(English Subtitles & Voiceover)

D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir Mitigated a Rogue Drone at Pope’s Mass in Slovakia

(Slovakian with English Subtitles)

INTERPOL’s Counter-Drone Airport Exercise – EDITED VIDEO

20-Minute Leaders Interview of CEO Zohar Halachmi

Evaluating and Comparing Counter-Drone Mitigation Technologies

Which counter-drone mitigation technology is the most suitable for the use case and scenario? Review of legacy and recent technologies.

Interview of
Martin Broomhead,
D-Fend Solutions’
UK General Manager
at IFSEC 2022

D-Fend Turns Bad Drones into Helpless Puppets

Feature on D-Fend Solutions’ Cutting-Edge Counter-Drone Technology

i24NEWS feature including CEO interview and demo

Take Over with Takeover; D-Fend Solutions will Get it Done in 2021

ASD SOLIC CTTSO Advanced C-sUAS Highlights

Demo video of takeover of two rogue drones in an urban environment.

2020 AUS&R & AUVSI Broadcast Demo Day Video

(Hebrew)

Rogue Drone Incident Lifecycle Depiction Showcasing EnforceAir’s Capabilities

Evaluating and Comparing Counter-Drone Detection Technologies

Evaluating and Comparing Counter-Drone Mitigation Technologies

Jamming: Good Bob Marley Song, But Insufficient Core C-sUAS Strategy

Eric Danis
Senior Content Specialist

21.1.2021

Central Management Solution

EnforceAir Capabilities Across the Rogue Drone Incident Lifecycle

Multiuse Deployment Bundles for Seamless Operational Flexibility

Multiuse Deployment Bundle for Seamless Operational Flexibility

Multiuse Military Deployment Bundle for Seamless Operational Flexibility

Deployment Configurations for Various Use Cases

Gaining the Tactical Advantage

Discreet C-UAS for Mobile Scenarios

Moving Bubble of Protection for Mobile Military Operations

Long-Range Solution for Long-Distance Challenges

24/7 Coverage for Stationary and Long-Term Missions

Drone Incidents, Dates, Locations, Sectors and Sources in the blank space.

Man-Portable Solution

Capture the Drone & Intelligence

Drones Pose a Serious Threat

Rogue Drones are Testing Law Enforcement

Safe Airports Require Safe Airspace

Secure Your Border

Protection at Sea, Ports and Near the Shore

The Mission-Critical Solution

Drones Enter the Arena

Drones Penetrate the Prison Perimeter

Major International Airports Achieve Airspace Control and Continuity

Welcome to the Counter-Drone Drill Blog!

Eric Danis
Senior Content Specialist

7.1.2020

D-Fend Solutions EnforceAir Counter-Drone (C-sUAS) Takeover System (English)

A demo for the iHLS ‘AUS&R & AUVSI 2020″ Broadcast

(English)

D-Fend Solutions EnforceAir Counter-Drone (C-sUAS) Takeover System (Hebrew)

Gaining the Tactical Advantage

A demo for the iHLS ‘AUS&R & AUVSI 2020’ Broadcast

(Hebrew)

C-UAS for Covert Mobile Scenarios

Military Mobility for
C-UAS: A Moving Bubble of Protection

Security at Urban Rooftop or Rural Mountainous Site

Special Challenges Require
a Long-Range Solution

Dual-Protection

An Anti-Drone Solution Tailored for the Urban Environment; A Proven Solution for a Range of Industries