Drones are growing in popularity, but the trend also posing some serious dangers, as some people are flying them in the wrong places and for the wrong reasons.
“Everyone is becoming a pilot, every neighborhood is becoming an airport,” said Timothy Bean, CEO, Fortem Technologies.
Fortem Technologies developing the first drone that can capture a rogue device.
“It will capture it with a net and tow it away with a tether,” said Bean.
A network of sensors monitor airspace and deploy the “Drone Hunter,” when an unauthorized drone is detected. Fortem CEO Timothy Bean says this is the only alternative to shooting the drone down.
The U.S. Department of Defense is using the technology to protect military establishments. The hunter could also be used to protect crowds of people like sporting events, festivals, the company also in discussions with theme parks.
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