Matt George

D-Fend Insights on New Jersey Drone Mystery A new The Washington Times feature revisits last year’s New Jersey drone incidents and highlights insights first shared by D-Fend Solutions' Brett Feddersen in an interview with The War Zone on what likely happened in that complex airspace scenario. Feddersen explains that the sightings probably involved a mix of normal aircraft, authorized commercial and government drone activity, and potentially foreign platforms exploiting the confusion for surveillance. 🔗Link to article in the comments #CUAS #CounterDrone

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If you are looking at long-range #DFR systems to unlock #BVLOS, don't risk airspace safety with systems that have not been vigorously tested and certified to the highest standards of the FAA. Dedrone by Axon is the first DAA system to be independently third-party validated to conform with ASTM F3442M-23 standards. This evaluation sets a benchmark for how long-range ground-based DAA systems can help public safety agencies scale BVLOS operations safely, effectively, and with confidence. While other detect-and-avoid solutions are in development, no other provider has released comparable validation results under ASTM F3442M-23. Click the link for details: https://lnkd.in/gHAFW5gs JB McRee Jr. Axon

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🚨 Big milestone for public safety innovation: Skydio production Docks are now shipping. This spring, over 40 Beta Docks quietly supported tens of thousands of autonomous Drone as First Responder (DFR) flights—delivering critical real-world data and reliability testing across the country. Now, we’re entering the next chapter. In the coming weeks, Skydio will ship more new Dock-based DFR systems than the total number existing DFR sites nationwide. That means DFR capacity in the U.S. is about to double this summer—and we’re on track to 10X it by the end of the year. The DIY era of DFR is ending. A new standard is taking hold—reliable, secure, American-made autonomy at scale. #DFR #DroneAsFirstResponder #PublicSafety #Skydio #Innovation #GovTech #SmartPolicing

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I recently sat down with Claire Fahy at The New York Times to discuss the growing safety risks related to rechargeable devices in passenger aviation. The article shines an important light on the topic and what passengers need to know, but there’s even more to the story. Here's what UL Standards & Engagement data show and what travelers should be thinking about as this issue evolves: 👉 Thermal runaway incidents are more common than most passengers realize. On average, there may be 2,000+ rechargeable devices on a single large plane. 👉 Incidents don’t just threaten safety – they cost valuable time. Nearly one in five incidents cause significant delays, diverted landings, or emergency evacuations. 👉 Awareness is the first line of defense. Two in five passengers still check lithium-ion powered devices that should remain in carry-ons, often unaware of the risk. The silver lining: this problem is highly preventable, and it starts with education. This month, stay tuned for ULSE to share more simple, effective steps we can all take to stay safe in the skies. 🔗 And check out the full article featuring ULSE: https://lnkd.in/e2fncF5w

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Brecourt Solutions, Inc. is pushing the boundaries of indoor autonomy once again! Our UAS team recently demonstrated exceptionally stable indoor positioning and navigation within a dense, GPS-denied environment — a congested downtown Boston office building. Leveraging our iDFR (Indoor Drone as a First Responder) platform, we continue to advance the state of DFR (Drone as First Responder) capabilities and expand what’s possible for drones operating in complex, confined spaces. Brecourt’s iDFR technology integrates cutting-edge sensor fusion, vision-based navigation, and AI-driven obstacle avoidance, setting a new standard for indoor autonomy and real-world operational reliability. Drones for good — delivering innovation, safety, and precision where GPS can’t reach. #BrecourtSolutions #iDFR #DFR #IndoorAutonomy #UAS #DroneTechnology #DronesForGood #Innovation #AIDriven #SensorFusion #AutonomousSystems #UncrewedSystems #IndoorNavigation #NEVERHERE #Massrobotics

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It was an honor to sit down with David Walsh and Phil Kenul, Rear Admiral (retired) for the ASTM International Standards Impact podcast. We had a fascinating discussion about the evolution of drone standards, the current landscape of the industry, and what lies ahead for F38 standards. I hope you'll give it a listen: https://lnkd.in/e4crSTiz #drones #UAS #ASTM #standards #podcast

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Commercial aviation is the safest form of travel What if military/firefighting aviation were equally safe? How much would General Aviation & eVTOL scale if simplicity & safety weren't goals, but table stakes? Skyryse unlocks safety for all aviation, today Learn more on this week's Autonocast w/Mark Groden, PhD: https://lnkd.in/gezzmgWS

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How to see through the frauds making themselves out to be "experts," specifically within the UAS / C-UAS industry. Here are some red flags to be aware of: 1. They always speak at a high-level and rarely, if ever, offer any detailed recommendations - UAS / C-UAS "expert" frauds are very good leveraging regularly used key phrases, terms and speak in platitudes to sound like they have some profound insight into policy, technology, operations, etc. They don't. Test their knowledge by asking for specifics. Dive into these platitudes. Ask for explanations and details. Don't assume they know what they are talking about because they know a bunch of terminology used in the industry. 2. They are incessantly positive - frauds are often always positive because they want to give the impression everything is going great. Well, I'm sorry to be the cynic here, but they are not. There are problems. Those problems need solutions and the only way to find those solutions is to talk honestly about the problems. 3. They will never disagree (similar to always being positive, but slightly different) - There is no one solution that will solve all the challenges of UAS / C-UAS. If there is/was, this wouldn't be a "challenge." I've come across several technologies which they thought they "had the answer," but I was honest and told them the gaps I saw. However, going back to red flag #1, I recommended detailed changes, different use cases the tech could be applied to and other DETAILED guidance and advise. Frauds will very rarely disagree because it forces them to offer an explanation and details, they can't offer. 4. Listen to what their critics have to say - Everyone is going to have haters. This is a nature of being a human. The trick is to listen to why those critics are critics. If their criticism ends at, "that person is a jerk" or "oh, no, you don't want to work with them" without any follow-up, I would question their input. Some of the most brilliant people I have ever worked with were often labeled as an asshole or some other terrible term simply because they were direct and honest. Those that were "not team players" were often the best teammate you could ever want because they will call out weak spots and make recommendations to be stronger. I will personally gravitate to the "jerks" every time because I trust they are honest, efficient and want to solve problems. The UAS and C-UAS industries are at an inflection point. We are about to see a MASSIVE investment in these areas in the coming months. There will be many frauds looking to take advantage of this influx. Be careful who you choose to work with. What red flags do you look for?

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