Drone detection technology protecting military, airports and more

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Heard On The Morning Show
Drone Flies Over Fields To Gather Temperature Data To Detect Thin Soils
Grace Graham, a licensed drone operator, works with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey to obtain temperature data of fields using a drone. Photo courtesy of David Hart with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin recently introduced counterdrone legislation to protect Americans from aerial threats. According to Dedrone, a U.S.-based drone defense company, global demand is increasing for these protections. We explore drone tracking technology and mitigation efforts.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Mary-Lou Smulders Guest

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