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Detection Finds the Drone. AirHub Portal Defines the Response.

Where the identification layer fits in a counter-UAS program, and how it lines up with the FY2027 DHS/FEMA C-UAS Grant

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What States and Localities Need to Know About the FY2027 C-UAS Grant Program

Last summer, 11 FIFA World Cup host cities and the National Capital Region raced to stand up counter-drone capability before the first match. Many agencies were still training when the crowds arrived. Now a second round of funding is here, and every state and territory has a seat at the table.

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Fall 2026 Letter from the CEO

On Friday, October 16, at 4:59 p.m., FEMA made $250 million available to help every state and territory detect, identify, track, and monitor drones. Applications close November 16.

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Operations Sharing in the AirHub® Portal

Introducing Operations Sharing

The Problem: Fragmented Regional Coordination In shared airspace, operational efficiency and safety hinge on cross-organization coordination. But when multiple entities are flying in the same area, there’s often no visibility into each other’s planned operations. Without a shared coordination layer, crews are showing up in the field with little to...

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Counter-UAS Security Requires More Than Just Detection

As cities finalize C-UAS procurement for FIFA 2026 and other major events, understanding the complete operational cycle—detection, identification, and mitigation—is essential for effective deployment.

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Introducing Aircraft Maintenance Logs Within AirHub® Portal

A streamlined way to document maintenance history, track fleet health, and ensure program accountability.

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Introducing Device Health Monitoring

Introducing Device Health Monitoring Within AirHub® Portal

A real time health indicator for your airspace awareness sensor network to ensure continuous situational awareness.

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When Drone Delivery Comes to Town: Why Cities Need Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Before Commercial Operations Take Off

The future of package delivery is arriving faster than most cities realize—and it's bringing an invisible infrastructure challenge with it.

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Urban drone ecosystem

2026 New Year's Letter from the CEO

A Transformational Supercycle for Drones: Carpe Diem (Seize the Day) As we begin the New Year, I want to pause to reflect on a record-setting 2025 and, more importantly, on the powerful tailwinds accelerating us into 2026 and beyond. Throughout history, periods of extraordinary progress have been fueled by transformational infrastructure. From...

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$250 Million in Federal Funding Available Now for FIFA World Cup 2026 Host States and Cities

Application Deadline: December 5, 2025, 5:00 PM ET; Full $500 Million Program to Support All U.S. Cities in Building Drone Security Infrastructure

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