Recent global conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine, have underscored the widespread use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in military scenarios. These systems are not only pivotal in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions but are also playing direct combat roles. Additionally, UAS are revolutionizing various commercial industries, such as infrastructure, logistics, insurance, media, telecommunications, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, and retail.

This rapid proliferation of UAS has introduced new threats, such as unauthorized surveillance, privacy breaches, airspace obstruction, and the potential use of drones for carrying destructive payloads. These concerns are particularly pronounced in civilian airspace, where incidents involving drones have surged. From 2021 to 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported over 2,000 drone sightings near U.S. airports, including incidents that required pilots to take evasive actions.

In response to these challenges, there is an urgent need for effective counter-UAS (C-UAS) technology. Countries are increasingly procuring systems for detection, identification, tracking, alerting, jamming, spoofing, and neutralization of rogue drones. The global market for C-UAS technology is expected to quadruple between 2021 and 2031.

The latest visual guide from IDGA outlines how the American Counter-UAS (C-UAS) market is responding to the rise of drones flying in U.S. airspace. The guide provides insights into the following:

• Kinetic vs non-kinetic C-UAS solutions
• C-UAS market size in the U.S.
• FAA No Fly Zones