Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Agencies Support Counter-Drone Technology Efforts
While one company has released a 'SkyTracker' system to protect airports from drones, MITRE Corporation will award cash for further solutions.
The electronic perimeter of the SkyTracker system to detect and track rogue drones is depicted on a monitor. (Image: CACI International)
The electronic perimeter of the SkyTracker system to detect and track rogue drones is depicted on a monitor. (Image: CACI International)

At the end of a year that saw a spike in reports of rogue drone sightings, U.S. government agencies are supporting efforts to prevent small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from flying near airports and other, security-sensitive locations. One federal contractor has already announced the commercial release of a system designed to detect and track drones.