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1H 2026 Interim Results 26 August 2026 1 Leading the world in intelligent counter-drone technology
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3 Contents 1 H 2 0 2 6 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S 1 Overview 2 1H 2026 Highlights 3 Growth Platform 4 Outlook 5 Appendix
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Leading the world in intelligent counter-drone technology 01 Overview 4
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5 1 H 2 0 2 6 O V E R V I E W $125.8M 1H 2026 revenue Record half-year revenue Up 74% ($72.3M in 1H 2025) 9.2% Recurring Revenue 4,100 active software-enabled devices $11.5M, up 229% ($3.5M in 1H 2025) $240M FY2026 Committed Revenue1 111% of FY2025 Revenue $176M at same point last year 60% 1H 2026 Gross Margin vs 65% PCP3 Lower from product sales mix, ERP and relocation-related inventory impairment $180M Cash and Term Deposits No debt Invested in long-lead time inventory $250-270M FY2026 Revenue Outlook2 Reaffirmed range Underpinned by Committed Revenue A Record Half, Delivered as Planned 1. Committed Revenue as at 21 August 2026. Committed Revenue is the value of hardware, services, warranties and subscriptions delivered and scheduled for delivery within the period, based on confirmed purchase orders. 2. Refer to Important Notice and Disclaimers regarding future performance and outlook statements . 3. PCP refers to the Prior Corresponding Period ended 30 June 2025.
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6 Foundations for future execution Building diversification across revenue type, region and market segment. Next-generation products coming online. A deliberate investment period New production facility, ERP implementation, long-lead time inventory, and disciplined headcount growth. Preparing for the next chapter in growth. A record half, delivered Revenue of $125.8M (up 74% on PCP). Recurring revenue of 9.2%, over 3x that of 1H 2025. Hardware wins the deal, software compounds the value. C E O P E R S P E C T I V E 1 2 3 Building the Company to Match the Opportunity
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7 Doctrine has shifted C-UxS is not a static solution. Rapid technological advances in drones mean C-UxS solutions must evolve with multi-layered deployment. There is no silver bullet The threat is proven daily Increasing reports of incursions at airports, prisons, critical infrastructure, data centres, public venues and other non-military sites around the world. Beyond the battlefield Budgets are structural C-UxS is now an embedded feature of global budgets, moving from urgent operational purchases to programmatic, budgeted investment. Spending is permanent Counter-UxS Has Moved from Niche Capability to Core Defence Spend M A R K E T C O N T E X T
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Leading the world in intelligent counter-drone technology 8 02 1H 2026 Highlights
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9 1H 2026 Financial Highlights 1. Recurring Revenue includes software, subscriptions and long-term services. 2. Underlying EBITDA is before Individually Significant Items of $15M (see Appendix for further details). 3. Committed Revenue as at 21 August 2026, with comparison as at 27 August 2025. Committed Revenue is the value of hardware, services, warranties and subscriptions delivered and scheduled for delivery within the period, based on confirmed purchase orders. 4. Cash & Term Deposits as at 31 December 2025. F I N A N C I A L H I G H L I G H T S Delivered headline growth with continued investment in next generation product, people and processes 1H 2026 1H 2025 PCP change Commentary Revenue $125.8M $72.3M 74% ▪ Strong top line growth via expanding and repeating orders ▪ Supports FY2026 outlook range of $250M-$270M Recurring Revenue1 % of Revenue $11.5M 9.2% $3.5M 4.9% 229% ▪ 4,100 active software-enabled devices in the field ▪ More devices lead to compounding effect for the future Gross Profit Gross Margin $75.5M 60.0% $47.3M 65.3% 60% ▪ 1H impact from inventory impairment and 3rd party product sales ▪ Continue to benchmark business to a 65% blended gross margin Underlying EBITDA2 ($12.4M) $8.0M 256% ▪ Lower gross margin and increased fixed base for scaled operations ▪ Increased Employee, Sales & Marketing, Corporate and Systems costs Committed Revenue3 as at 1H reporting $240.4M $176.3M 36% ▪ 111% of FY2025 Revenue, with 4+ months to run ▪ $43M in Committed Revenue in FY2027 and beyond Cash & Term Deposits $180.0M $210.5M4 $30M ▪ Investment in working capital, R&D and PP&E ▪ Remains debt free
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10 1H 2026 Revenue Contribution R E V E N U E S O U R C E S Continued focus on geographic revenue diversification, with advances in recurring subscription and non-military revenue sources By Region By Type By Segment Military 85% Non-Military Government and Commercial 15% Dismounted Hardware 57% Subscriptions 9% On the Move & Fixed Site Hardware 30% Warranties & Services 4% ▪ Deliberate strategy towards software- enabled devices gathers momentum ▪ 4,100 software-enabled devices in the field, with recurring revenue at 9.2% of revenue, and up from 4.9% in PCP ▪ From a low base, increasing exposure in non-military and commercial markets ▪ Major events (e.g. FIFA 2026) and frequent drone incidents driving interest from airports, critical infrastructure, public safety locations and commercial assets Asia-Pacific 9% United States 17% Europe & UK 52% LATAM, MENA & Other 22% ▪ Continued reorder and scope expansions particularly strong in UK and Europe from existing end-users ▪ Growing US momentum from inter-agency procurement panels ▪ Strong prospects rising in Asia-Pacific FY2025 By Region: 45% Europe & UK, 14% United States, 15% LATAM, MENA & Other, 26% Asia-Pacific FY2025 By Type: 56% Dismounted Hardware, 35% OTM & Fixed Site Hardware, 5% Subscriptions, 4% Warranties & Services
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11 On Track for FY2026 Revenue Outlook C O M M I T T E D R E V E N U E FY2026 Committed Revenue ($M) ▪ Committed Revenue is primary evidence to demonstrate revenue outlook, with sales orders converted progressively to revenue ▪ Currently at $240M for FY2026: - 36% up on PCP - 111% of Total Revenue in FY2025 - 89% to 96% of Revenue Outlook range - includes 9% in Recurring Revenue ▪ Solid run-rate growth through repeat, reorder and expansion orders from existing end-users ▪ $250-270M FY2026 revenue outlook reaffirmed ▪ 4+ months still to run, with orders later in year gradually building into FY2027 and beyond ▪ Committed Revenue for FY2027 and beyond currently at $43M Committed Revenue of $240M, up 36% on PCP and 89% to 96% of FY2026 Revenue Outlook Committed Revenue is the value of hardware, services, warranties and subscriptions delivered and scheduled for delivery withi n the period, based on confirmed purchase orders and prevailing exchange rates at the time of conversion. FY2026 Committed Revenue as at 21 August 2026, with PCP comparison of $176.3M as at 28 August 2025. Refer to Important Notice and Disclaimers regarding future performance and outlook statements. 93 104 140 155 161 206 240 50 100 150 200 250 1-Jan-26 31-Mar-26 26-May-26 21-Aug-26
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12 Continuous Revenue Growth FY2026 Committed Revenue as at 21 August 2026. Committed Revenue is the value of hardware, services, warranties and subscriptions delivered and scheduled fo r delivery within the period, based on confirmed purchase orders and prevailing exchange rates at the time of conversion. PCP compares to FY2025 Co mmitted Revenue of $176.3M as at 27 August 2025. Refer to Important Notice and Disclaimers regarding future performance and outlook statements. R E V E N U E G R O W T H Historic 5 Year CAGR of 113% from a very low base during a “coming of age” awareness in counter-drone ▪ DroneShield’s strategy is to have counter-drone solutions that match the changing technology, growing prevalence and increasing spending to protect against the threat of drones ▪ History demonstrates that periods of sizeable R&D investment are in advance of revenue step-changes ▪ 5-year 113% historic CAGR (2021-2025) ▪ Flagship next generation products have been launched with more releases through to the end of 2027. This is another major evolution in the Company’s solutions ▪ Reaffirming $250M-$270M outlook range, 15% to 25% growth on FY2025 Revenue ($M) +91% +61% +222% +6% +276% +15-25% YoY Growth 1H 26: 126 114 10 17 54 58 217 2% 2% 3% 5% 5% 9% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 FY Revenue Committed Revenue FY2026 FY2026 Outlook Range Recurring Revenue % 250-270
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13 21 2H 2025 6 2H 2025 8 2H 2025 2 2H 2025 30 56 7 13 4 16 3 8 5 4 3 0 15 30 45 60 PCP 1H 2026 PCP 1H 2026 PCP 1H 2026 PCP 1H 2026 Employee Benefits Sales & Marketing Corporate & Professional Business Systems Increased Expenses to Match Business Needs C O S T B A S E In scaling, there has been an increase in key expense categories to support current and future growth Employee Benefits ▪ 30 June 2026: 537 employees (vs 332 Jun-25, 482 Dec-25) ▪ Focus on retaining key staff and building out leadership ▪ Flat to low net growth in H2 via careful and considered hiring Sales & Marketing ▪ Increased ahead of next-gen launches and commercial expansion. Moderating in 2H ▪ Focus now on targeted customer acquisition and channel activation Corporate & Professional ▪ Additions to corporate and governance functions to support scale ▪ One-off disruption costs across external legal and other specialist providers Business Systems ▪ Implemented ERP and sales systems in January 2026 ▪ Process and operational benefits already evident across sales, procurement, production and finance functions $M Observations ▪ Employee Benefits are noticeably higher on PCP and 2H 2025, reflecting increased number of employees, recruitment costs and senior hires. There is a more considered management of these going forward ▪ When excluding Individually Significant Items, Sales & Marketing, Corporate & Professional and Business Systems expenses are all broadly in line with 2H 2025 1H 2025 (Prior Corresponding Period) 2H 2025 (Prior Half) Individually Significant Items 1H 2026 (See Appendix for further details)
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14 $40M$180M Cash and Term Deposits As at 30 June 2026 No borrowings Research & Development Spend for 1H 2026 Ongoing investment in tooling and workforce capacity to deliver next-gen at a rapid pace R&D and Inventory are competitive advantages ▪ DroneShield is a leader and R&D is critical to stay ahead of the game. End-users need this. ▪ Holding long-lead time inventory allows us to rapidly deliver counter-UxS capability. End-users want this. ▪ Efficient and deliberate design during R&D means critical items can be used across product lines. End-users know this. ▪ It is a deliberate allocation of the balance sheet. End-users respect this. Investing Ahead of the Growth B A L A N C E S H E E T Research & Development is for the Interim Period, across P&L and Intangible Assets in Balance Sheet $85M Inventory Raw materials $66M (up $13M in 6 months), with deliberate growth in CPU, GPU and SDR componentry. $19M in finished goods
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15 Uplifting Policies & Procedures Renewing Leadership & Board ▪ CEO/MD succession: Seamless transition to Angus Bean ▪ Board strengthening: Hamish McLennan (Chairman) and Retired Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC Investing in People & Systems ▪ Employees: 537 (332 in PCP) with growth in Sales, R&D and Corporate Support ▪ Systems: Implementation of company-wide ERP and CRM software for scaled operations ▪ Governance policies: Major uplift, education and adherence across the business ▪ Raising standards: Top-down strengthening of talent with alignment to high standards Maturing Governance and Structure for a Larger Company Head Office employees comprises Executive, Finance, Legal & HR. Engineering resides in both Tech and Operations. G O V E R N A N C E An important 6-month period in renewing, investing and uplifting ahead of the next phase of growth Technology (65%) Sales (6%) Operations (19%) Head Office (10%)
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Leading the world in intelligent counter-drone technology 16 03 Growth Platform
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17 Multi-Layered Counter-UxS Ecosystem 1.Small Drones, Big Problems: A First Principles Approach to Countering-UAS by Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (June 2026) C O U N T E R - D R O N E L A Y E R S C-UxS is not a product. It's a system designed around the end-user, the area of operation, and the threat “There is no silver bullet to protect against drones”1 LAYER 1 RF Detect & Defeat DroneShield Flagship Sensors & Effectors DroneShield Solutions LAYER 2 DroneSentry-C2 / C2 Enterprise DroneShield Software Ecosystem LAYER 3 Core Extensions Radars / Optical Sensors / Specific Accessories & Kits LAYER 4 Situational Extensions Cyber / Acoustic / Seismic / Passive Radar / Kinetic Interceptor / Cellular / Satcomm / USV/UGV LAYER 5 Soft Kill & Non-Kinetic Effectors High Power Microwave / Laser LAYER 6 Hard Kill & Munitions Based Remote Weapons Stations / Explosive Interceptor / C-UAS Missile DroneShield & Partner SolutionsNot Offered DroneShield uses open-source interoperable architecture, so end-users can tailor solutions to optimise to their needs. There is also an ability to add technologies as the ecosystem and solution suite expands
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18 Entering Phase 3 of Counter-Drone Evolution C O U N T E R - D R O N E E V O L U T I O N Since its inception DroneShield has been at the forefront of innovation in counter-drone thematics, investing ahead of the curve and leading the industry into the next phase. The future is no different 2014 20262018 2022 DRO established to address ‘potential’ drone threat DRO ASX IPO raises $7M on $20M pre-IPO valuation DRO predicts portable defeat with DroneGun release DRO predicts portable detection with RfPatrol release DRO predicts vehicle systems with DroneSentry-X release DRO scales with major global recognition for C-UxS investment DRO pioneers the use of AI/ML to detect drones in complex RF environments DRO C-UAS systems evaluated in real-world conflict zones, leading to larger procurements Phase 1 Phase 2 PROLIFERATION Rising global tensions and frequent civilian incursions increase UxS funding and procurement THESIS ▪ C-UxS is standard issue for militaries ▪ Non-military segment unlocked via regulatory changes and funding ▪ Effective solutions require software- enabled hardware with AI intelligent awareness ▪ Multi-layered solutions provide best flexibility for end-users needs ▪ Drone technology is ever-rapid. Only focused, proven, well-positioned C-UxS players survive the next wave DRO releases next-gen solutions RfAI-3 and RfRecon Phase 3: Outlook to 2031 PIONEER Gatwick Airport drone incursion event receives global coverage INNOVATION Russia invades Ukraine, prolific use of UAS on both sides highlights true capability potential PRODUCTISATION C-UxS solutions become mainstream defence and security requirement SOFTWARE-DEFINED AUTONOMY
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19 Launch of RfAI-3 and RfRecon P R O D U C T R O A D M A P The start of the next-generation in DroneShield’s solutions RfAI-3 Platform Unveiled 3rd generation RF intelligence software engine senses emerging threats beyond catalogued signature libraries RfRecon Launched Flagship next-generation hardware. Advanced discussions with Tier 1 end-users met with strong interest Production and Revenue Scaled production commences with expectations of first deliveries by end of 2026 Full-Generation Refresh Further hardware releases through 2027. RfAI-3 recurring revenue builds with the installed base July 2026 August 2026 H2 2026 2027
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20 Our Moat: Fielded Systems, Data and Sovereign Trust C O M P E T I T I V E P O S I T I O N Hardware Thousands of systems deployed with end-users. Fielded systems and deployed solutions are the best reference, leading to expanding and repeat orders 6,200+ devices fielded globally AI-Driven Software Ten years of real-world counter-drone experience and engagement data. A unique data flywheel competitors cannot shortcut 10+ years of proprietary threat data Trust Five Eyes and NATO-aligned export approvals and security accreditations. Deployed in 40+ countries, represented in 70+ countries. Trusted-supplier status is a moat measured in years, not budgets 40+ countries Aligned supply and accreditation Dismounted On-the-Move Fixed Site Command & Control
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21 Governments: Unlocking Funding and Regulations C - U x S T H E M A T I C S Worldwide acknowledgement of the drone threat has been met with governments unlocking significant funding and regulations Regions with DroneShield employees Countries with DroneShield representation USA ▪ 2027 budget request: US$21B for munitions, C-UAS and advanced capabilities ▪ JIATF401 C-UAS Marketplace platform with US$900M committed for 2026. DroneShield amongst first to have product on platform ▪ Safer Skies Act unlocks 17,500 local and state law enforcement agencies, with FIFA2026 acting as beneficial case study Asia-Pacific ▪ Asia: ASEAN-Australia Counter-Terrorism Practical Exchange conference. Drones seen as leading threat to protect crowded spaces, vulnerable targets and critical infrastructure ▪ Australia: Integrated Investment Program: Up to A$7B allocated over 10 years for C-UAS and missile defence, with ~A$1.5B for C-UAS LATAM, MENA, Other ▪ LATAM: Renewed & increasing political focus on narco-cartels ▪ MENA: Meaningful enquiries in response to conflict, across both military & non-military arena Europe & UK ▪ NATO commitment for US$40B in counter-drone capabilities over next 5 years ▪ UK committed £790M to integrated air, drone and missile defence ▪ Increasing inbound interest for non-military applications ▪ Fastest growing region with opportunities across the continent European Opportunity ▪ Remains largest program in DroneShield’s sales pipeline ▪ Competitive process with down- selection expected in 2H 2026 ▪ Going forward deliberate reduction in commentary to protect sovereign, commercial and competitive sensitivities ▪ In future referred to as COBBS- Anduril-Nokia consortium
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22 Commercial: The Imperative Beyond the Battlefield C - U x S T H E M A T I C S Escalating and recurring incidents across public safety, critical infrastructure and commercial settings Commercial Drone Threats 100+ Airport drone reports every month in the U.S. 3,000+ Drone incidents near U.S. airports 1,712 Prison drone incidents in England & Wales in 2024/25 up 43% YoY 27,000+ Drones detected near the U.S. southern border“if there is one threat that keeps me up at night, it is from drones” Jessica Tisch, NYPD Police Commissioner (February 2026) Sources: Correctional Service Canada, Counter-UAS Sandbox (Nov 2024); Los Angeles Times, Jan 9, 2025; U.S. Department of Justice, June 16, 2026; Federal Aviation Administration, UAS Sightings Report, Jun 2026; Reuters, Jul 22, 2025; UK Ministry of Justice/HMPPS Annual Digest 2024/25; FBI Statement to Senate Judiciary Committee, Jul 29, 2025; Japanese Joint-Use Airport Latest to Face Drone-Related Disruptions December 2024 Report; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Korea), 2024; ACT Police Media Release, Sep 29, 2025
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Leading the world in intelligent counter-drone technology 23 04 Outlook
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24 Advance the commercial growth engine Build the recurring revenue base 5 4 Ship first RfRecon Recover gross margin trajectory Deliver FY2026 guidance1 3 Growth from committed revenue, production and deliveries in-line with $250M-270M outlook Growth in H2 margin, without one-off stock impairments, and with more software Growth in end-user interest with expectations of first deliveries by end of 2026 Growth from more software-enabled devices deployed Growth through programs, procurement portals and partnerships Five Growth Priorities for 2H 2026 2 H 2 0 2 6 P R I O R I T I E S 2
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25 DroneShield Thesis W H Y D R O N E S H I E L D Experienced Leadership Balance Sheet Strength Platform Transition Committed Revenue Structural Demand Counter-UxS is now core, multi-year funded defence spend across NATO and allied markets $240M FY2026 Committed Revenue underpins FY2026 revenue guidance of $250M-$270M RfAI-3 intelligence and RfRecon is the start of next generation to support 2027 and beyond $180M cash, no debt. Working capital and investment in systems to support future growth Experienced board and strengthened executives with focus on long-term value for shareholders
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APPENDIX 26 Australia Registered Office DroneShield Limited Level 5, 126 Phillip St Sydney NSW 2000 U.S. Office DroneShield LLC 7140-B Farm Station Rd Warrenton, VA 20187, USA European Office DroneShield B.V. Herengracht 420 1017BZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
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27 Reconciliation of Statutory to Underlying Metrics 1H 2026 Individually Significant Items ▪ $3.7M Share-based payments: Non-cash accounting expense for performance options under remuneration plans in current and prior years ▪ $8.7M Business disruption and continuity costs: Non-operational costs relating to events of November 2025 with expenses across external legal, governance and other specialist providers, and continuity costs in maintaining workforce capability and operational effectiveness ▪ $2.6M System implementation costs: Costs associated with the completion of new enterprise-wide systems implementations A P P E N D I X : E A R N I N G S B R I D G E $000 1H2026 1H2025 FY2025 Statutory profit/(loss) after income tax (32,231) 2,123 3,521 Less: Income tax (benefit)/expense (1,005) 3,078 (2,270) Less: Net interest income (3,313) (3,952) (7,333) Add: Depreciation & Amortisation 9,152 3,999 10,579 EBITDA (27,397) 5,248 4,497 Add: Share-based payment expense 3,673 2,719 23,511 Add: Business disruption and continuity costs 8,658 - - Add: System implementation costs 2,645 - - Add: Finished goods inventory impairment - - 8,500 Underlying EBITDA (12,421) 7,967 36,508 Statutory profit/(loss) after income tax (32,231) 2,123 3,521 Less: Income tax (benefit)/expense (1,005) 3,078 (2,270) Statutory profit/(loss) before income tax (33,236) 5,201 1,251 Add: Share-based payment expense 3,673 2,719 23,511 Add: Business disruption and continuity costs 8,658 - - Add: System implementation costs 2,645 - - Add: Finished goods inventory impairment - - 8,500 Underlying Profit Before Tax (18,260) 7,920 33,262 -32.2 -3.3 -1.0 9.2 -27.4 3.7 8.7 2.6 -12.4
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28 FIFA World Cup 2026TM – Kansas City A P P E N D I X : C A S E S T U D Y DroneShield’s mission: Support public safety and airspace security operations during the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City ▪ Seven multi-site drone detection deployments, providing persistent airspace awareness ▪ Layered sensing architecture with RF detection, radars, command-and-control and dismounted mitigation ▪ High-profile locations with extensive media coverage ▪ Generated interest for local, state and commercial opportunities across North America ▪ Discussions already in planning for FIFA World Cup 2030 Kansas City at a Glance1 Drones/unique serial numbers detected across all deployed sites Drones/unique serial numbers detected at sites nearest to World Cup stadium unauthorised drones seized48 184 82 1. Results based on operations between 16 June and 11 July. Detection numbers are based on drones or unique serial numbers. D ata sourced from FBI Kansas City Combined stadium & FIFA Fan Festival attendance800k 7 6 operational deployment sites across Kansas City World Cup matches Image: DroneShield’s drone detections identified several hot spots, enabling law enforcement to have greater airspace awarene ss
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29 Multi-Layered Solutions in Effect I L L U S T R A T I V E E X A M P L E We work with end-users to define their counter-drone requirements and deliver interoperable, multi-layered solutions tailored to their environment Example configuration. Diagram not to scale.
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30 Glossary of Terms A P P E N D I X : G L O S S A R Y Key acronyms used in drone and counter-drone ecosystem BVLOS Beyond Visual Line of Sight C2 Command-and-Control (software and interface) C-UAS Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems C-UxS Counter Unmanned Systems DECO Defence Export Control Office (Australia) EW Electronic Warfare FPV First Person View GNSS Global Navigation Satellite Systems ITAR International Traffic in Arms Regulations (U.S.) OTM On The Move RF Radio Frequency RfAI Radio Frequency Artificial Intelligence UAS Unmanned Aerial Systems UGVs Unmanned Ground Vehicles USVs Unmanned Surface Vehicles VLOS Visual Line of Sight