In 2021, the global market for anti-drone technology was worth $1.34 billion. It is expected to increase to $1.58 billion in 2022 and reach $6.95 billion by 2029, growing at an annual rate of 23.55% during this period. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly boosted the demand for anti-drone solutions worldwide, leading to an 18.43% growth in 2020 compared to 2019, much higher than anticipated before the pandemic.

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https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/anti-drone-market-102593

Key Companies Covered in Anti Drone Market are:

• Raytheon Technology Corporation (U.S.)
• Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.)
• Israel Aerospace Industries (U.S.)
• DroneShield (Australia)
• Detect Inc (U.S.)
• Dedrone Holdings Inc. (U.S.)
• Liteye Systems Inc. (U.S.)
• Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel)
• SaaB AB (Sweden)
• Thales Group (France)

As drone technology has become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, the need for effective anti-drone measures has grown significantly. Anti-drone systems are designed to detect, identify, track, and neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that pose a threat to critical infrastructure, public safety, military operations, and other sensitive areas.

The rapid proliferation of commercial and hobbyist drones, coupled with their potential use for malicious purposes, has driven the development of a diverse range of anti-drone solutions. These technologies employ a variety of detection and countermeasure methods, including radio frequency (RF) monitoring, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, acoustic sensors, and kinetic and non-kinetic intercept systems.

Unique Developments in Anti-Drone Technology (August 2023)

1. Integrated Multi-Sensor Detection Systems:
   • One of the latest advancements in anti-drone technology is the integration of multiple sensor modalities into a single, comprehensive detection system.
   • These systems combine RF monitoring, EO/IR cameras, and acoustic sensors to provide a robust and redundant means of detecting and classifying drones.
   • The integration of these sensors allows for improved target identification, reduced false alarms, and the ability to detect drones that may be using countermeasures to avoid detection by a single sensor type.
   • Examples of such integrated systems include the AUDS (Anti-UAV Defense System) developed by a consortium of UK companies and the Drone Dome system from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.