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Highlights

  • DroneShield launches SentryCiv, an AI-enabled, subscription-based passive counter-drone platform for non-military use.

  • The solution targets critical civilian infrastructure such as airports, utilities, government buildings, and corporate campuses.

  • SentryCiv operates with no upfront purchase cost and includes quarterly AI software updates to expand detection capabilities.

DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) has announced the launch of SentryCiv, a subscription-based counter-drone solution designed for the civilian market. The system aims to address the growing need for airspace security in high-risk, non-military environments by providing a cost-effective, passive technology solution.

SentryCiv enables civilian operators to safeguard facilities such as airports, utilities, data centres, sports venues, government buildings, energy infrastructure, correctional facilities, and corporate campuses. The company noted that while the potential sales revenue cannot be quantified at present, demand from the civilian sector is expected to be significant, and further guidance will be provided in due course.

Key Features
The system integrates with the Sentry-C2 Civ platform, offering operators real-time alerts, threat prioritisation, customisable zones, data logging, and compatibility with third-party systems. It uses proprietary DroneLocator technology to track drones and operators beyond standard RemoteID capabilities, displaying threat locations as a “dot-on-a-map.”

The Encrypted RF Threat Detection-RFAI™ engine identifies a large range of common drone models without interfering with existing communication systems. The system is completely passive, meaning it emits no signals, thereby avoiding disruption to other infrastructure.

Subscription-Based Model
Recognising the differing acquisition requirements of civilian and public safety customers compared to military users, SentryCiv is offered with no upfront purchase cost. Instead, it operates as a pure subscription or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model.

Subscribers receive quarterly software updates that enhance the AI engine’s detection range, improve operational performance, and add new features to adapt to evolving drone technologies.

Civilian Application and Market Potential
DroneShield developed SentryCiv in response to the increasing operational challenges faced by critical infrastructure operators and public safety providers. Traditional defence systems often prove too costly or complex for non-military use, particularly when securing large areas against aerial threats.

By leveraging technology used in its military-grade solutions, DroneShield has tailored SentryCiv for intuitive civilian use. The platform consolidates detection and identification functions in a single, accessible interface through SentryC2-Civ, allowing on-site personnel to respond promptly to drone incursions.

Tom Adams, Director of Public Safety at DroneShield, said the system is designed to make advanced counter-drone solutions accessible to non-military sectors such as corrections, aviation, and utilities. He stated that SentryCiv provides a cost-effective and reliable method to protect critical assets from evolving drone threats.

Strategic Outlook
The launch of SentryCiv forms part of DroneShield’s broader strategy to continuously enhance its product portfolio, ensuring key sectors have access to advanced yet practical airspace security tools. The company anticipates the solution will set a new benchmark in the industry for affordable, scalable counter-drone technology in the civilian domain.