The FAA and the Department of Homeland Security has successfully tested a drone detection system, SkyTracker, which identifies, detects and tracks in-flight drones, and precisely locates drone operators around commercial airport environments. In addition, the agency is working with industry to develop an unmanned aircraft tracking system that will provide real-time information about drones in flight.
The FAA and the Department of Homeland Security has successfully tested a drone detection system, SkyTracker, which identifies, detects and tracks in-flight drones, and precisely locates drone operators around commercial airport environments. The government is also interested in using the drone detection system for operators who fly drones "with malicious purposes."