Counter-drone firm DroneShield and aviation security company SRI Group have announced a strategic collaboration to address the threats posed by drones at airports. According to a press release from DroneShield, the partnership will “provide independent, vendor-neutral Counter-UAS Threat & Risk Assessments.” For this effort, the partners will leverage the experience of SRI Group leader and former U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Deputy Administrator John Halinski and take advantage of DroneShield’s expertise in counter-UAS for critical infrastructure.

The announcement comes at the same time DroneShield and SRI Group published White Paper: Best Practices for Counter-Drone Deployment at Civil Airports. The publication, according to DroneShield, was “developed to help airports and regulators worldwide understand the scale of the drone threat, the technology available now, and the best practice frameworks available to address it.

Commenting on the partnership, Halinski said, “DroneShield is doing more than publishing a paper—they are creating a pathway for airports to act. By offering airport leadership access to independent Counter-UAS Threat & Risk Assessments, DroneShield is ensuring that decisions are based on objective data and operational realities. It shows a real commitment to the safety of airports and the passengers they serve.”

Oleg Vornik, Chief Executive Officer of DroneShield, said, “With the release of Best Practices for Counter-Drone Deployment at Civil Airports and our collaboration with SRI Group, we’re not only driving awareness but delivering the tools and insights airports need to protect themselves from aerial threats.”

Source: DroneShield