Drones and UAS

March 12, 2026 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Adapting to Aerial Threats: Scalable Non-Disruptive, Non-Kinetic Counter-UAS Strategies for Critical Infrastructure Resilience

Danny Rajan General Manager, US / D-Fend Solutions

George Rey Sector Chief Program - COTS Technology / Infragard LA

Autonomous Drone Program

Rennie Growl Security and Emergency Response Discipline Expert / Bayer

Drone as First Responder Program

Sheriff Joseph P. Lopinto, III Sheriff / Jefferson Parish, LA

Drones pose a growing threat to critical infrastructure due to their increasing accessibility, manoeuvrability, and payload capacity. They can be used for surveillance, delivering explosives, or causing disruptions. However, drones can also act as a facilitator to protect critical infrastructure. In this session we look into the threat, counter measures and impact drones can induce on CI.