DroneShield Enhances Counter-Drone Capabilities with ADS-B Integration
Sydney, Australia – 23 October 2025 – DroneShield, a significant player in counter-drone technology, has announced the incorporation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) into its operational framework. This advancement amalgamates traditional aviation surveillance data with proactive counter-drone detection, enabling operators to effectively distinguish between legitimate aircraft and potential drone hazards.
ADS-B: A Pillar of Air Traffic Monitoring
ADS-B is a widely implemented technology that allows for real-time broadcasting of essential flight data, including:
- Identity
- Position
- Altitude
- Velocity
By integrating ADS-B data into its DroneSentry-C2, DroneShield’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) command-and-control platform, the company enhances user situational awareness. This merger offers operators a consolidated view of both manned and unmanned aerial activity, significantly reducing identification errors and bolstering confidence during time-sensitive operational decisions.
Response to Growing Airspace Challenges
The urgency for integrated airspace monitoring has been emphasized in light of numerous incidents in the United States, where unidentified aerial objects near critical facilities have raised alarms. In scenarios where differentiating drones from conventional aircraft and other aerial occurrences is paramount, DroneShield’s fusion of ADS-B with a multi-sensor counter-drone detection methodology provides vital clarity for users.
Implications for Various Sectors
Public Safety and Emergency Services
The inclusion of ADS-B data is particularly advantageous for:
- Public safety agencies
- Emergency medical transport
- Major event security
These sectors benefit from enhanced awareness in mixed airspace operations, which is critical for effective disaster response.
Defence and Government Applications
For defense and governmental stakeholders, this integration strengthens airspace situational awareness while broadening the operational effectiveness of counter-drone solutions.
Advanced Command-and-Control Solutions
DroneSentry-C2, rapidly evolving as a command-and-control tool, leverages DroneShield’s proprietary SensorFusionAI (SFAI) engine. This platform assimilates and cross-examines information from various sources, including:
- Radio frequency
- Radar
- Optical systems
- ADS-B signals
This synthesis creates a comprehensive operational picture that minimizes false alerts and enhances the spectrum of effective responses available to end-users. The functionality of DroneSentry-C2 goes beyond mere display capabilities, serving as an instrumental tool in complex operational environments.
Vision for Airspace Awareness
Angus Bean, Chief Product Officer at DroneShield, articulated the strategic intent behind this integration: “The incorporation of ADS-B data is an embodiment of our vision for comprehensive airspace awareness. It enriches the situational understanding required to make prompt, secure, and reliable decisions in multifaceted operational contexts.”
The integration not only expands the operational scope for both crewed and uncrewed aviation data but also reinforces the practical applications of counter-drone systems, positioning DroneShield as a pivotal player in ensuring secure airspace management.
