Israeli Startups Create Powerful Drone-Detecting Software

Two Israeli drone companies have joined forces to create a package that gives authorities a more effective way of managing drone airspace activity. 

Tel Aviv-based High Lander has developed the Vega UTM software, which autonomously manages drone traffic in real time and is capable of detecting even when multiple drones take off and land simultaneously. 

Under the partnership, Sentrycs, which is also based in Tel Aviv, will incorporate its technology into High Lander’s software. Sentrycs has developed a solution that detects, identifies and disconnects drones from their remote controls without line of sight.

The new, integrated solution can coordinate flight plans at scale, detect unapproved flights and the location of their pilots and force unauthorized drones to land safely with no collateral damage.

“We are very excited by this partnership. These are two solutions that complement each other perfectly,” said Alon Abelson, CEO and co-founder of High Lander.

“Vega UTM sets a global standard for consolidated airspace awareness and Sentrycs’ impressive counter-drone technology empowers authorities to directly enforce U-space management decisions,” he said.

“Working together, these solutions create a powerful package capable of combating noncompliant airspace activities, while enabling a drone-based economy that operates in harmony with crewed aviation.”