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The Enduring Impact of Science and Technology

Learn about the many ways we provide critical expertise and support to the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. public safety agencies in the latest installments of the S&T Impact Series.

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Remote Drone Identification Fact Sheet

DHS S&T, through the Air Land, and Port of Entry Security (ALPOE) program’s Remote Drone Identification activity, has established a joint effort with industry partners to identify drones in use, their purpose, owner, and relevant technological makeup by developing a portable drone identification system.

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Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Sightings in NJ

Records related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings in New Jersey.

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Feature Article: Detecting and Mitigating Drones on the Border

A look at how S&T’s Counter-UAS program deploys and tests the latest technologies to help law enforcement locate and mitigate drones operating in unauthorized areas.

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Feature Article: S&T Continues Counter-Unmanned Aerial System Technologies Testing

S&T's Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) program and partners are furthering a public-private collaboration to assess innovative C-UAS technologies to thwart drones being used for nefarious purposes. 

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Feature Article: Communications From Above

S&T brought law enforcement personnel from all over the country to the fields of Mississippi to test and evaluate a new way to communicate with crowds.

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Feature Article: S&T Tests Cutting-Edge Counter-Drone Technology

Recent field demos brought government, academia, and industry together to evaluate innovative C-UAS systems.

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Feature Article: Drone Piloting Proficiency Takes Flight with Certification Course

S&T is partnering with the National Institute of Standards and Technology on test methods for evaluating first responders’ capabilities across the nation and around the world.

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Feature Article: Montana Skies Provide the Perfect Backdrop for Testing Border Security Tech

S&T and its National Urban Security Technology Laboratory collaborated with federal and industry partners on a series of air domain awareness technology demonstrations in Montana.

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Feature Article: Safely Integrating Our Airspace in the Age of Drones

S&T launched two unique efforts related to unmanned aircraft systems traffic management and air domain awareness.