DJ Smith

Technical Surveillance Agent, High Tech Crimes Division, Bureau Of Criminal Investigations Virginia State Police

Main Day 1

15:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: COUNTER-DRONE OPERATIONS IN URBAN ENVIROMENTS: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

  • Detection and Identification Challenges: Examine the limitations of existing technologies in urban settings, such as buildings, electromagnetic interference, noise, etc. Explore innovative solutions for improving detection and identification capability in such environments.
  • Mitigation Strategies and Regulatory Considerations: Discuss the legal and ethical implications of deploying kinetic and non-kinetic countermeasures in populated areas. Importance of coordinating with local authorities
  • Urban Environment Dynamics: Explore issues such as limited air space, high population density, complex terrain, which can affect detection, tracking, and interception.

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