Low-altitude airspace security involves the measures, technologies, and frameworks used to monitor and protect the airspace typically extending from the ground to 500 feet. This domain is specifically designed to address the unique challenges posed by small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in urban environments and near critical infrastructure. The objective is a comprehensive Detect, Track, Read more
Counter UAS Fundamentals
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) refers to the operation of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) at distances where the remote pilot cannot maintain direct, unaided visual contact with the aircraft. Unlike Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) operations, which require the pilot to observe the drone’s attitude and altitude manually, BVLOS relies on a digital Read more
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
The FAA is the national aviation authority of the United States, responsible for the safety, security, and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS). Its mission is to ensure that all aircraft—both manned and unmanned—can coexist safely within a single, integrated airspace environment. The FAA is the primary gatekeeper for C-UAS activities in the United Read more
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS / Counter-Drone)
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), also known as Counter-Drone Systems, refer to the range of technologies, methods, and procedures designed to detect, track, identify, and mitigate unauthorized or hostile drones operating in controlled or restricted airspace. C-UAS encompasses both passive and active defense measures that integrate sensors, communications intelligence, and response mechanisms to ensure airspace safety, Read more
No-Fly Zone (NFZ)
A No-Fly Zone (NFZ), also known as Restricted Airspace, refers to a designated area where the operation of aircraft or unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is limited or prohibited by aviation authorities for reasons of safety, national security, or public interest. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), restricted or prohibited areas are defined under 14 Read more
Drone Swarm
A Drone Swarm refers to multiple unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operating in a coordinated or semi-autonomous manner to achieve a common objective, often sharing information and reacting collectively to environmental or operational inputs.In the context of Counter-UAS (C-UAS), the term covers scenarios in which dozens or even hundreds of drones act simultaneously, overwhelming conventional defenses Read more
