Sporting Events

Counter-unmanned aircraft systems (counter-UAS) play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of sporting events. With drones' increasing popularity and accessibility, the potential threats they pose to large gatherings have become a significant concern.
This Week in Drones: Training for the Counter-Drone Era

In this Green Room episode of This Week in Drones, host David Lewin sits down with Bill Edwards, Director of…

An unidentified drone disrupted USMNT Gold Cup training session

Preparations for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal match were briefly disrupted when an unidentified drone was…

Former FBI Agent weighs in on counter-drone executive orders

President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders targeting drones, counter-UAS operations and advanced air mobility have enforced a renewed focus on…

Arrest made following Comerica Park Stadium drone incursion

A drone was flown into Comerica Park stadium during the Detroit Tigers’ home opener on Friday afternoon, prompting a police…

UK law enforcement crack down on stadium drone incursions

A man has been ordered to pay nearly £3,000 in fines and costs after illegally flying his drone over a…

The NFL, MLB, NCAA & NASCAR have supported the Senate’s latest counter-UAS bill. What would it mean for stadium security?

As reported by ESPN on February 20, the NFL, MLB, NCAA & NASCAR have all signalled their support for the…

FAA cracks down on drone threats ahead of Super Bowl

With Super Bowl LIX set to take place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, authorities have implemented strict no-fly…

Drone incursion disrupts NFL playoff game

A drone flying near Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium disrupted Saturday night’s Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore…

NFL and Justice Department make the case for new drone legislation

The National Football League (NFL), the Justice Department, the FBI and other federal agencies will appeal to Congress on Tuesday…

University of Illinois commits to securing against drone threats

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has awarded a two-year renewal to SkySafe to continue addressing security concerns related to unregulated…

Spain plays key role in developing a standardised Counter-UAS testing methodology under Project COURAGEOUS

Spain’s Counter-UAS efforts were recognised at INTERPOL’s closing meeting for Project COURAGEOUS last week. During the meeting, Spain was referred…

Interpol hosts Project Courageous’ closing meeting in Lyon

Interpol held the closing meeting for Project Courageous in Lyon, France today. Hosted at Interpol’s Headquarters, the meeting provided a…

Podcast: Countering Illegally Operated Drones at Airports

Countering Illegally Operated Drones at Airports is an Aerospace and Defense podcast featuring D-Fend Solutions. The wide availability and proliferation…

Two Major Concerns with the House Counter-UAS Legislation

The worldwide uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) threat is evolving daily. It is marked by the increasing use of this technology…

Comments Sought for Draft Counter-UAS Testing Methodology

A draft document, currently titled “Unmanned aircraft systems—Counter UAS—Testing methodology,” has been released for public comment. The document provides standardized…

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