2024
February 14, 2024
Nets, lasers, GPS spoofers: VC opportunities in neutralizing drones
As offensive drones get cheaper, technology to detect, track, and counteract attacks remains complex and expensive. Military, commercial, and civilian entities—in sectors such as air travel, public events, energy, and agriculture—all have eyes on specialized security technology.
Startups are muscling into this dilemma with solutions that are more cost-effective than those developed by established defense contractors, while governments have earmarked significant funding for research and development. Our latest emerging space brief explores the complexities and barriers of this undercapitalized sector.