DroneShield expands airspace security with ADS-B integration

DroneShield announced the integration of Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) into its ecosystem. The integration fuses traditional aviation surveillance data with counter-drone detection, allowing operators to intuitively differentiate legitimate aircraft from potential drone threats. ADS-B is a widely adopted air traffic monitoring technology, used globally to broadcast the identity, position, altitude, and velocity of crewed aircraft. By receiving and fusing ADS-B data into DroneSentry-C2, DroneShield’s SaaS-enabled command-and-control platform can now provide operators with a clearer picture of both crewed and uncrewed activity in shared airspace. This reduces the risk of misidentification and enhances operator confidence when making time-critical decisions. The update comes as DroneShield has unveiled its DroneSentry-C2 Enterprise and several updates to its C2 software earlier this month, as part of its regular quarterly software update cycle. The need for integrated airspace awareness has been underscored in recent years, including high-profile incidents in the United States where unclassified aerial objects near sensitive sites triggered widespread concern. In environments where distinguishing between drones, conventional aircraft, and other aerial phenomena is becoming increasingly critical, DroneShield’s integration of ADS-B with multi-sensor counter-drone detection provides additional clarity and control for users. For public safety agencies, emergency services, and critical infrastructure operators, the integration supports further awareness in mixed airspace missions such as disaster response, emergency medical transport, and major event security. For defence and government customers, it reinforces airspace awareness while expanding the operational relevance of counter-drone solutions. DroneSentry-C2, DroneShield’s rapidly scaling command-and-control platform, is built on DroneShield’s proprietary artificial intelligence, the SensorFusionAI (SFAI) engine, DroneSentry-C2 ingests and cross-references data from radio frequency, radar, optical, and now ADS-B sources, creating a single operational picture that reduces false alarms and increases the range of effective response options available to end users, highlighting DroneSentry-C2’s role as more than a display tool. “Integrating ADS-B data reflects our vision for a future of comprehensive airspace awareness,” said Angus Bean, Chief Product Officer at DroneShield. “By expanding DroneSentry-C2’s capabilities to include both crewed and uncrewed aviation ADS-B data, we are adding to our customers situational awareness that they need to make faster, safer, and more confident decisions in complex environments.” DroneShield wins award for RFAI technology DroneShield has received the Platinum Award for its Radio Frequency Artificial Intelligence (RFAI) capability from Military and Aerospace Electronics as part of the publication’s 2025 Innovators Award Program. The recognition highlights RFAI’s impact on how defense and security organizations manage complex airspace environments, transforming raw radio frequency data into actionable intelligence through the use of advance artificial intelligence. The Platinum Award is the program’s highest distinction and marks DroneShield’s second consecutive year at this level, following its 2024 win for the Immediate Response Kit (IRK), a rapidly deployable counter-drone solution for field operators. Together, the consecutive honours reflect the company’s sustained investment in technology that bridges tactical needs with scalable, real-world capability. RFAI serves as a core component of DroneShield’s product ecosystem. Its software-defined architecture allows continuous performance improvements through AI model training, providing operators with enduring adaptability against an evolving threat landscape. DroneShield welcomes The Asia Group’s report on counter-drone practices DroneShield welcomes the release of The Asia Group’s latest report on counter-drone best practices for critical infrastructure, a timely and strategic contribution to the growing global conversation around safeguarding essential assets from emerging aerial threats. The Asia Group, chaired by The Hon Dr Kurt Campbell, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and inaugural Indo-Pacific Coordinator at the U.S. National Security Council, has outlined a series of recommendations that highlight the urgent need for governments, including the Australian Government, to enable critical infrastructure operators to deploy counter-drone technologies under strict regulatory frameworks. The report underscores the increasing frequency and sophistication of drone incursions targeting infrastructure such as energy grids, transport networks, and communications systems. It calls for a proactive policy approach that balances public safety, operational continuity, and technological innovation. The Asia Group’s Report, Counter-UAS and the Protection of Critical Infrastructure – Global Strategies and Best Practices for Australian Policy, can be accessed at https://theasiagroup.com/counter-uncrewed-aerial-systems-c-uas-and-the-protection-of-critical-infrastructure/. DroneShield strengthens technology leadership team DroneShield announced the appointment of Angus Harris to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This appointment reflects the Company’s continued growth and organisational maturity as it scales to meet accelerating global demand across defence and government markets. Mr. Harris brings a wealth of technical and leadership experience from his time at Thales and the Australian Department of Defence. Prior to the promotion, Angus Harris was leading DroneShield’s software engineering team. Over his career, he has delivered complex engineering and technology programs across defence, transport, and advanced AI domains. His track record includes overseeing national communications and control system deployments including Sydney Metro, leading the development of enterprise-scale computer-vision solutions for major retailers, and driving innovation in software and sensor integration within defence and government applications. Angus Bean, a foundational member of DroneShield’s technology leadership team, will move into the position of Chief Product Officer (CPO). In this role, Mr Bean will concentrate on advancing the Company’s global product vision and long-term technology roadmap, ensuring that innovation, engineering capability, and customer outcomes remain tightly aligned. Having overseen the development of DroneShield’s core technologies from inception, he will continue to play a critical role in guiding the Company’s strategic direction and product evolution as it expands its global footprint. Together, Mr Bean and Mr Harris bring complementary expertise that reinforces DroneShield’s approach to product development and technology execution. This leadership evolution reflects the substantial growth of the Company’s technology portfolio and their combined expertise ensures continuity, focus, and depth across the Company’s engineering and product functions. With a shared understanding of DroneShield’s systems, customers, and culture, they are well positioned to lead the 330+ strong Product and Engineering organisation, driving the next phase of technological innovation, operational excellence, and global growth. DroneShield Chief Executive, Oleg Vornik, commented, “Angus Harris has already been performing in a senior technology leadership capacity as VP of Software Engineering, demonstrating technical capability, operational discipline, and collaboration across the business. His appointment as CTO adds to the senior talent bench talent and positions the Company to deliver the next generation of counterdrone solutions, especially as the Company is seeking for SaaS to grow substantially as a proportion of its revenues.” DroneShield has also released its quarterly financial update, revealing all-time metrics records across the board including a 1000%+ rise in QoQ revenue and 400% rise in SaaS revenue. The company has committed revenues so far in 2025 of A$193.1m vs A$57m for all of 2024, and expects the civilian sector to reach up to 50% of revenue in the next five years. 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