Media & Industry Engagement

Counter Drone Solutions has contributed to counter-drone capability discussions, operational projects and industry engagement across government, public safety and security environments.

This page highlights selected media, conference and project-related activity relevant to counter-drone risk, operational capability development and emerging drone security challenges.

Commonwealth Games 2018

Counter Drone Solutions’ Managing Director, John Hildebrand, was involved in counter-drone capability development associated with the 2018 Commonwealth Games, supporting one of Australia’s early major-event counter-drone capability initiatives.

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Countering Drones Conference – London 

Counter Drone Solutions has engaged with international counter-drone industry forums to maintain awareness of emerging technologies, operational approaches and global capability trends.

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ABC News – 2019 Interview 

This media engagement reflects the importance of informed public discussion about drone risk, counter-drone capability and the legal and operational constraints associated with response options.

Industry Focus

The global use of drones has evolved significantly in recent years, particularly since the conflict in Ukraine highlighted the scale, accessibility and operational impact of unmanned systems.

This has accelerated awareness of:

  • the rapid proliferation of low-cost drone capability,
  • the increasing use of drones for surveillance, targeting and disruption,
  • the importance of layered detection and response capability,
  • the growing role of electronic warfare and counter-drone systems, and
  • the need for organisations to assess drone risk based on current operational realities rather than historic assumptions.

While many organisations are not operating in a defence environment, the broader lessons remain relevant: drone capability is evolving quickly, threat pathways are changing, and counter-drone planning requires a more informed, evidence-based approach.

Current Focus

Counter Drone Solutions now focuses on independent counter-drone advisory, operational drone threat assessment, layered detection capability, vendor-neutral technology assessment and practical guidance for organisations considering counter-drone investment.

Our current approach is evidence-based and operationally focused: validate the threat, understand the environment, define the requirement, then consider suitable capability options.