The Perception Layer

Writing on aerial defense, autonomy, and the systems we are building.

Critical Infrastructure

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The Next Challenge in Drone Defense Is Knowing What Not to Stop

More than 700 unauthorized drones were seized during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. None were found to be weaponized. That distinction points toward one of the most important challenges facing counter-drone infrastructure: determining not simply what is in the sky, but what actually requires intervention.

  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Drone Detection
  • Counter-Drone Technology
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The Next Challenge in Drone Defense Is Not Detection

Recent developments across the commercial drone defense market suggest the next challenge is not simply identifying aerial threats—it is maintaining continuity within increasingly active airspace.

  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Drone Detection
  • Counter-UAS
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When a Sensor Becomes a Supply-Chain Risk

A proposed U.S. restriction on some LiDAR-equipped foreign drones illustrates a larger shift in autonomous technology: governments are beginning to evaluate not only where platforms are manufactured, but which components and capabilities can be trusted inside them.

  • Critical Infrastructure
  • LiDAR
  • Drone Supply Chain
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