Summary: 2025 was a milestone year for AeroDefense - defined not just by company achievements, but by the impact those milestones had on the organizations we serve. The launch of AirWarden® Essentials brought reliable, scalable, cost-effective drone detection to end users; third-party exercises and demonstrations validated system effectiveness while providing real-world insights that inform continued refinement based on operational needs; and a decade-long track record underscored AeroDefense’s commitment to the customers they serve and their role as a dependable partner in airspace awareness.
2025 marked a pivotal year for AeroDefense, defined by meaningful progress that strengthened how we serve our customers. From launching AirWarden Essentials to make drone detection more accessible for both single-site locations and organizations that require centralized monitoring of multiple sites, to marking our 10-year anniversary with a decade of real-world experience behind every deployment, each step was taken to deliver greater reliability, insight, and support. Our participation in third-party demonstrations and exercises further sharpened system performance and operational understanding - ensuring customers benefit from proven, field-informed drone detection solutions.
Launch of AirWarden Essentials
In early 2025, AeroDefense introduced AirWarden Essentials, a wide-range drone detection solution designed to broaden access to reliable airspace monitoring with its scalable, cost-effective model and give organizations with multiple sites a centralized way to manage and monitor their airspace from a single screen. Leveraging Remote ID broadcasts, AirWarden Essentials provides real-time tracking of both drones and their pilots, giving organizations actionable visibility into their airspace.
The system was designed for ease of deployment: receivers can be mounted on poles or buildings, connected via LTE or Ethernet, and are operational in minutes, not hours or days. The system’s powerful reporting tools enable analysis of drone flight paths, identification of anomalies, detection of repeat pilot activity across one or more alert zones, and recognition of trends such as peak times for drone activity. By combining real-time detection with historical reporting, organizations gain the intelligence needed to identify pilots during or after an event and support effective response and incident prevention.
Throughout 2025, AeroDefense continued to enhance AirWarden Essentials by adding new features and refinements based on real-world use and customer feedback. These updates - including the introduction of drone authorization - expanded reporting capabilities, improved usability, and strengthened situational awareness, ensuring the platform continued to evolve alongside the operational needs of the organizations relying on it.
The first publicly announced deployment occurred at the University of Mississippi, where campus security praised the system’s comprehensive drone identification, easy installation, and strong customer support.
“We wanted a reliable, easy to operate drone detection system for our campus. With the AirWarden system by AeroDefense we got what we were looking for and more. Since installing the product, we have been able to quickly identify every drone that flies on campus. The install was quick and easy, the sales and service continue to be professional and spot-on and as for price I believe it will be hard to beat.” University of Mississippi
Since launch, AirWarden Essentials has been deployed across stadiums, event venues, critical infrastructure, correctional facilities, law enforcement, and other high-profile sites.
Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation
September 2025 marked AeroDefense’s 10-year anniversary, a decade of innovation in airspace security. From its early-stage detection systems to a suite of flexible, scalable solutions, AeroDefense has consistently evolved to help organizations maintain awareness and control in increasingly active airspace.
This milestone emphasizes the company’s longevity and credibility, highlighting a decade of successful deployments, technological innovation, and market growth. But our story is about more than technology. It’s about people. It’s about the customers who trust us, the partners who collaborate with us, and the team that continues to push boundaries in engineering, wireless communications, AI, and radio frequency. Together, we’ve built solutions that not only meet today’s challenges but anticipate tomorrow’s.
FAA Testing and Validation
In 2025, AeroDefense participated in FAA testing programs, validating the performance of its AirWarden systems. Engagement with the FAA demonstrates the system’s readiness for integration into managed airspace environments and reinforces trust among clients who operate in regulated sectors.
As part of the FAA’s broader efforts to evaluate and safely integrate drone detection technologies into the National Airspace System, the agency conducted a series of off-airport drone-detection tests. These tests - led by the FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS Research and involving local first responders—assessed how effectively detection systems identify drones and whether they operate without interfering with aircraft navigation and existing airspace infrastructure. The results provided valuable data to help shape standards and ensure technologies like AirWarden can perform reliably in real-world conditions while aligning with evolving FAA expectations for safety and compatibility.
Interpol Event Participation
AeroDefense participated in the INTERPOL Drone Incursion Exercise (IDICE2025) in San Diego, a landmark event bringing together multiple agencies and nationalities to tackle one of today’s fastest-growing security challenges: drone incursions in complex urban environments.
During the exercise, we faced real-world drone threats in crowded urban airspace and tested the full spectrum of law enforcement responses. This exercise showcased the importance of multi-agency, multinational cooperation.
Highlights of the event included:
- Protecting an aircraft carrier, cruise terminal, helicopter, police boat, and VIP convoys from swarms of drones
- Deploying hobby and specialist drones to simulate realistic threats in urban airspace
- Demonstrating coordinated multi-agency responses to drone incursions
INTERPOL will be publishing a report on the exercise. For access or inquiries, please contact sales@aerodefense.tech.
Looking Ahead
The accomplishments of 2025 - product launch, anniversary, and third-party validation - set the stage for continued growth in 2026. AeroDefense is poised to expand AirWarden deployments across more sites and continue to improve and refine its systems to meet evolving drone activity and airspace challenges.
Just as importantly, none of this progress would be possible without our customers. Their real-world challenges shape everything we build. We actively listen to feedback from every deployment and work closely with users to ensure our solutions address practical, on-the-ground needs. That continuous dialogue helps us improve, adapt, and deliver technology that truly solves problems - not just checks a box.
As drone technology continues to proliferate, the need for scalable, accessible, and legally compliant detection will only increase. AeroDefense’s achievements in 2025 demonstrate that it is ready to meet that demand and lead the industry in airspace awareness solutions.
AeroDefense Year in Review FAQs
What is AirWarden Essentials?
AirWarden Essentials is AeroDefense’s scalable, wide-range drone detection system that receives Remote ID broadcasts to detect and track drones and their pilots in real time. It’s designed for quick deployment and intuitive single and multi-site centralized monitoring.
Why was the launch of AirWarden Essentials significant in 2025?
The 2025 launch of AirWarden Essentials marked a major step in scalable airspace awareness for critical infrastructure and other organizations who need cost-effective drone detection solutions. By providing reliable, real-time drone detection that can expand across single sites or multi-location environments, Essentials makes it easier for critical infrastructure, campuses, municipalities, commercial sites, and other high-value assets to secure their airspace efficiently and effectively, without the cost and complexity of traditional systems.
What did AeroDefense’s 10-year anniversary highlight?
Celebrating 10 years underscored AeroDefense’s long-term commitment to innovation in airspace security and marked a decade of evolving solutions, customer growth, and industry leadership.
How did FAA testing impact AeroDefense in 2025?
Participation in FAA testing validated the performance and operational readiness of AirWarden systems, reinforcing trust among regulated industries and customers who require proven, lawful drone detection solutions.
How did INTERPOL impact AeroDefense in 2025?
Participation in INTERPOL’s Drone Incursion Exercise (IDICE2025) demonstrated the effectiveness of AeroDefense’s proven drone detection capabilities in a complex urban environment. The exercise validated AirWarden performance under realistic conditions and reinforced the value of scalable, real-time detection for protecting critical infrastructure and high-value assets.
Who benefits most from AeroDefense’s drone detection solutions?
AeroDefense’s AirWarden solutions are purpose-built to scale with the demands of critical infrastructure protection. Designed to support complex, multi-site environments, AirWarden provides clear, real-time visibility into drone activity across utilities, campuses, stadiums, correctional facilities, and other high-value assets - enabling organizations to protect what matters most as operations expand.