Pierce Aerospace participated in a recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) counter-UAS demonstration, held July 24–25, 2025, at the Customs and Border Protection Unmanned Technology Operations Center in Summit Point, West Virginia.
The event brought together top DHS leadership, including Secretary Kristi Noem, component heads, senior government officials and select industry representatives for a high-level executive roundtable and technology showcase. The demonstration focused on evaluating C-UAS technologies under consideration for deployment across DHS operations.
Pierce Aerospace was the only dedicated Remote ID provider featured at the event. The company demonstrated its Remote ID systems, which are designed to help law enforcement and security personnel identify and track UAS and their operators.
Remote ID is increasingly seen as a foundational component of layered counter-drone strategies in civilian contexts, especially in environments where distinguishing between legitimate and unauthorized drone activity is essential.
According to Pierce Aerospace, its technology provides “target discrimination” by identifying both drones and their pilots, capabilities that can integrate with broader detection, tracking and interdiction solutions. The company’s Remote ID sensors and software are intended for use by law enforcement, critical infrastructure operators, stadiums, airports and other security-sensitive venues.
In 2024, DHS awarded Pierce Aerospace a $10 million sole-source SBIR Phase III IDIQ contract to supply Remote ID technology. The contract includes deployment of the company’s YR1 Remote ID sensors to support national security missions.
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