D-Fend Solutions is the leading field-proven RF, cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology provider, enabling control, safety, and continuity during rogue drone incidents across complex and sensitive environments. With thousands of successful deployments worldwide, EnforceAir, the company’s core offering, focuses on the most dangerous drone threats in military, public safety, airport, prison, major events, and critical infrastructure environments. Chosen as best-in-class, EnforceAir is deployed at top-tier U.S. government agencies and major international airports globally. EnforceAir autonomously executes RF cyber-takeovers of rogue drones for safe landings and controlled outcomes, ensuring the smooth flow of communications, commerce, transportation, and everyday life.
Value of D-Fend Solutions’ AUVSI Membership
In a recent discussion, Chief Marketing Officer Jeffrey Starr shared the wide array of AUVSI benefits that D-Fend Solutions leverages.
“As the leading association for uncrewed and autonomous systems, AUVSI provides a platform for engaging with industry pioneers and decision-makers, which is essential for fostering collaboration and innovation,” he said.
“The association’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, in which D-Fend’s Vice President for Government Affairs, Brett Feddersen, will now participate, allow D-Fend to contribute to shaping policies that support safe drone adoption while addressing critical security concerns. Additionally, access to AUVSI’s insights, webinars, and industry reports helps D-Fend stay at the forefront of technological advancements and emerging trends in the drone ecosystem. Networking opportunities at AUVSI events like XPONENTIAL enable D-Fend to connect with potential partners and customers across the uncrewed systems ecosystem.”
“Furthermore, membership enhances D-Fend’s visibility through organizational listings and member spotlights, while the XCELLENCE Awards program offers a prestigious platform to showcase its innovative counter-drone technologies, exemplified by the recent First Place XCELLENCE in Technology Hardware & Systems Design award for EnforceAir.”
“By leveraging these benefits, D-Fend Solutions can further its mission of enabling a flourishing drone-powered society while effectively addressing rogue drone threats, aligning closely with AUVSI’s goals of advancing uncrewed systems technology responsibly.”
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Exciting Industry Developments
D-Fend Solutions cited the rapid growth of counter-UAS technology alongside advancements in UAS technology as an exciting recent development.
“This innovation enables the safe operation of authorized drones while effectively neutralizing potential threats, with cyber-takeover capabilities at the forefront. This technology is becoming a top priority for defense and national security sectors,” Starr emphasized.
“Booz Allen Hamilton recently named non-kinetic C-UAS as a top emerging technology, recognizing D-Fend Solutions as an emerging innovator for its cyber and RF effects. D-Fend’s EnforceAir system exemplifies this technology’s potential, enabling safe takeover and landing of rogue drones in sensitive environments.”
“Cyber takeover, a distinct effector sub-category segment within Non-Kinetic Counter-UAS, is essential to combat COTS UAS Systems. Its applications span base protection, mobile air defense, and crowd protection. On a tactical level, as these systems become smaller and more power-efficient, their mobility and operational feasibility increase, as demonstrated by D-Fend’s EnforceAir2.”
Industry Challenges
As uncrewed systems are used in diverse environments, mitigating risks is a challenge that D-Fend Solutions is poised to address.
“The top challenge in countering the drone threat is effectively mitigating risks across diverse environments, from battlefields to urban areas, without causing unintended disruptions or collateral damage. As drone technology advances, malicious actors are exploiting these devices for purposes ranging from intelligence gathering to weaponized attacks, necessitating solutions that can adapt to evolving threats. The key lies in developing non-kinetic mitigation techniques that offer precise control over rogue drones, rapid response capabilities, and minimal interference with legitimate operations. These solutions must provide an extended detection range for early threat identification while maintaining the flexibility to address emerging risks. By focusing on these aspects, counter-drone systems can effectively neutralize threats in various settings, from war zones to sensitive urban locations like airports and critical infrastructure, all while preserving public safety and operational continuity,” he noted.
D-Fend’s Role in the Industry’s Future
Starr outlined how their c-UAS solutions can lead to a drone-powered society.
“The company supports the growth of safe and secure drone adoption with innovative solutions that defend against rogue drone threats. D-Fend’s mission is to lead in providing the most advanced technology and solutions to overcome rogue drone threats in customers’ most sensitive environments and airspace, in a controlled manner that enables continuity. By incorporating future-ready concepts, D-Fend enables precise and controlled mitigation of drone threats while maintaining operational continuity and protecting human lives and property. This approach not only addresses current security concerns but also actively shapes a future where drones can be safely and widely adopted across industries, fostering innovation and progress in the drone ecosystem,” he mentioned.
Supporting High Safety Standards
As he concluded, Starr focused on how D-Fend’s core concepts support effective and secure drone threat mitigation and elevated safety standards.
“The EnforceAir system employs RF Cyber Takeover technology, enabling precise and controlled takeovers of rogue drones, which ensures continuity and safety in sensitive environments,” she said. “The company’s future-ready approach involves continuous evolution to address emerging threats, maintaining high safety standards in a dynamic landscape. By focusing on advanced drone risk analysis, assessment, and prioritization, D-Fend Solutions identifies and neutralizes genuinely dangerous drones, enhancing overall safety. The emphasis on secure landings ensures that disruptions are fully resolved, safeguarding human lives, property, and the environment. Additionally, D-Fend’s non-kinetic, surgical counter-drone measures minimize collateral damage and unintended disruptions, crucial for maintaining safety in sensitive areas. Through these initiatives, D-Fend Solutions is dedicated to advancing safety standards while enabling the growth of safe and secure drone adoption.”