D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, recently named an Award Finalist in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is officially releasing the new software version of its flagship product, EnforceAir, as part of the company’s quarterly software enhancement program.
The new EnforceAir update includes cutting-edge features that supply users with additional protection plan options, detailed map information that will make communication with law enforcement more effective and enhance safety.
The version also includes improvements to D-Fend’s Multi-Sensor Command & Control (MSC2) system.
New features in this software version include:
More Options for Stationary Protection Areas
Protection and alert areas within the stationary protection plans can now be circular, or the traditional polygon shape, depending on user needs and the scenario.
Circular protection areas are located by default around EnforceAir’s location.
They can be adjusted to provide users with greater flexibility and to protect more distant areas.
This enhancement is supported for single and multi-zone alert and protection areas.
Faster Orientation and More Accurate Communication with Law Enforcement
The online maps display has been enriched with an additional information layer that includes street names and points of interest.
This feature will make it easier for users to get oriented and to quickly share information with law enforcement regarding precise drone pilot location.
This information layer is displayed as a default setting but can be filtered from the display.
(See how D-Fend Solutions EnforceAir radio-frequency cyber-takeover technology, provides complete control while taking over two rogue drones in an urban environment. Courtesy of D-Fend Solutions and YouTube.)
Greater Safety
During the creation and editing of the safe route for rogue drones, the following settings are now enforced:
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The minimum altitude of safe routes will be above 30 meters, to protect nearby civilians and property
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The distance between waypoints in a defined safe route will not be less than 20 meters
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When landing at the nearest waypoint, the minimum altitude should be above 30 meters
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The maximum number of waypoints in a safe route is eight, to eliminate overly complicated routes
“Our customers were instrumental in guiding much of the innovation in this latest version and numerous D-Fend Solutions clients have already installed it,” explained Yaniv Benbenisti, D-Fend’s President & Chief Product Officer.
“This new version further differentiates EnforceAir’s anti-drone offerings by facilitating even greater control and safety, to maintain day-to-day continuity in sensitive environments.”
“We remain committed to upgrading our software on a regular basis to stay in front of the continuously evolving drone threat.”
New Tactical Configuration for the MSC2
D-Fend Solutions’ Multi-Sensor Command & Control system (MSC2), a central management solution, controls multiple EnforceAir sensors remotely from a single server and empowers organizations to intuitively safeguard vast expanses of land from rogue drones.
The current version supports the new tactical MSC2 configuration, which provides users with the ability to easily deploy and operate multiple EnforceAir units through the MSC2 application in the field, or other ad-hoc deployments.
The MSC2 tactical configuration is based on a rugged laptop (Dell Latitude 5420) that functions as the MSC2 server and operating station.
The configuration provides the same operation, detection, and mitigation capabilities as the MSC2 stationary configuration while enabling operational agility and flexibility.
(See more ideal applications for EnforceAir to automatically and passively detect, locate and identify rogue drones, minimizing the risk by taking control and safe routing/landing threat C-sUAS at a pre-defined safe zone. Courtesy of D-Fend Solutions and YouTube.)
Additional Features Include:
New features have been introduced to EnforceAir for a more intuitive and seamless user experience:
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Users can set a custom duration for the system’s audio alert notification (5-600 seconds)
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Landing-point location for rogue drones can be set via coordinates (in addition to the drag-and-drop option)
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There is an “Apply All” option when editing safe routes details
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The alert area for moving asset plans can be edited via keyboard, or the slider option
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The approximated detection zone for the Long-Range Directional antenna will be displayed
These developments advance the already easy-to-use technology and expand the protection capabilities offered by the system.
D-Fend Solutions products enable full control, safety and continuity during rogue drone incidents across complex and sensitive environments, to overcome both current and emerging drone threats.
With hundreds of deployments worldwide, EnforceAir focuses on the most dangerous drone threats in military, public safety, airport, prison, major event, and critical infrastructure environments.
D-Fend Solutions’ technology has been chosen as best-in-class and is in deployment at high-tier U.S. government agencies, including with U.S. military, federal law enforcement and homeland security agencies, as well as major international airports globally.
EnforceAir autonomously executes RF, cyber-takeovers of rogue drones for a safe landing and outcome, ensuring the smooth flow of communications, commerce, transportation, and everyday life.
To Learn More, please visit www.d-fendsolutions.com.
D-Fend Solutions Named a Finalist in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards
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American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program is today in its Sixth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.
The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.
American Security Today is pleased to announce TSA Administrator David Pekoske, will join the organization as a featured speaker at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon, on November 17, 2021 at ISC East in New York City.
“On the heels of an unprecedented global pandemic, continued unrest in our cities and potentially catastrophic cyberattacks on our nations critical infrastructure, the focus of the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon will be on the latest, state-of-the-art innovations that are driving investments in new public security and safety technologies and systems,” said AST Editorial and Managing Director Tammy Waitt.
“As a recognized expert in crisis management, strategic planning, innovation and aviation, surface transportation and maritime security, David Pekoske’s message highlighting his top priorities and challenges for the TSA based on his years of wide-ranging experience will be critical to our attendees internalizing the critical nature of these escalating challenges, and realizing innovative new approaches to meet them.”
The 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is Proudly Sponsored by AMAROK, Fortior Solutions and SIMS Software, along with Returning Premier Sponsors ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Reed Exhibitions.
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At ISC East 2021 you with the opportunity to interact with a broad array of security industry professionals.
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Therefore, the ISC audience of security dealers, installers, integrators, consultants, corporate, government and law enforcement/first responder practitioners will be joined by the ASIS NYC audience of major corporate managerial-through-director-level national and global security executives.
The combination of one-on-one conversations with the industry’s top innovators, integrators and security executives, special events, high-quality education and training, and strong support from industry associations, will allow attendees to learn and evaluate solutions from leading security exhibitors and brands.
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