Drones and Robotics
Advanced robotics have furthered the development of autonomous systems, which increasingly have produced unmanned platforms for security applications. Robots that can defuse bombs, for example, can mitigate specific threats while safeguarding human lives. So too have drones widened the use of video surveillance from the air. SIA tracks the latest developments in such technologies for its members.
How to Spot a Drone: Guidance From Experts in SIA’s Counter-UAS Working Group
In a recent blog post, the Security Industry Association (SIA) discussed key takeaways from a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on ways to safeguard the homeland from uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), otherwise known as drones. Both lawmakers and the public have expressed great concern over recent incidents involving unknown drone sightings in New Jersey and…
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Following Recent Incidents, U.S. House of Representatives Examines Counterdrone Protections
Top security industry takeaways from House Homeland Security Committee Hearing “Safeguarding the Homeland From Unmanned Aerial Systems” On Dec. 10, 2024, the House Homeland Security Committee held a joint hearing by the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence and Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security entitled “Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems.” The…
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Implementing the “Air Domain” Into Your Security Program: A Framework to Consider
Building Intelligence’s Bill Edwards, chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group, explores what can be done and where business owners and staff can start. Let’s be honest – there is no way security professionals can ignore the evolution of the small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS) platform and the technologies associated with it. It is very…
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Surveillance and Beyond: How Autonomous Indoor Drones Address Security and Operational Challenges
The security industry finds itself at the heart of a technological renaissance. Indoor drones, in particular, herald a new era of security solutions. These aerial devices are redefining the boundaries of surveillance and safety in real time, showcasing the fusion of technology and practical application in meeting today’s security challenges. The Evolution of Indoor Drones…
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Guest Post: sUAS and the Urban Fight
Building Intelligence’s Bill Edwards, Chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group, Discusses How Tunnels Affect Drone Operations and Why Security Professionals Should Care Operating, detecting and mitigating drones in a dense urban environment is not only hard but extremely complex. This is not only true for combat zones but can also include large city environments.…
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Guest Post: Building the “Air Domain” Into Your Security Program
Building Intelligence’s Bill Edwards, Chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group, Answers the Question, “Where Do I Start?” The small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS) evolution is well underway. A recent drone event in New Jersey, where a person used their sUAS platform to drop chemicals into swimming pools to turn the water green, is not…
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Securing Mass Gathering Events: A Simple Design Framework That Considers the Air Domain
Planning and executing a mass gathering event is challenging, requires extensive coordination and can be time-consuming – it is also one of the most important security and safety actions you can take when it comes to protecting the public in dense crowd environments. Properly setting the conditions for a secure and safe outcome should always be…
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Ukraine Is the World’s Drone Laboratory: How Does This Transcend Security in Society?
The war in Ukraine has brought us a ringside view of the most expansive drone technology testing the world has ever seen. Hundreds of simultaneous experiments of aerial, terrestrial and aquatic platforms are being used for combat operations. Real-time reports and researched articles surface daily and reinforce that drone technology is maturing precipitously. Many technological advancements…
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Autonomous Solutions Gaining Acceptance From Regulators, Law Enforcement and Hollywood
Security practitioners who want to deploy advanced solutions sometimes find themselves constrained by laws and regulations that cannot keep up with the pace of technological change. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules related to uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, for example, can take months or years to be developed, put through the public comment period,…
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Protecting Mass Gathering Venues Against Drone Threats: How SIA and the Industry Are Leading the Way
Bill Edwards and Cory Peterson discuss how SIA and our members are working to advance UAS-specific authorities and regulations within the United States Code. It’s Time to Protect the Public The weaponization of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, poses a significant threat to public safety and, specifically, those venues that…
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