Airspace Systems develops “kinetic capture” counter‑drone systems: a ground-based unit identifies offending unmanned aircraft, launches an interceptor drone that fires a tethered net, and carries the target away. The company is shifting from simple net launchers toward fully drone-focused autonomous systems that can track and capture other drones on their own. More than two-thirds of its 32 employees are currently working on autonomous flight technologies. Its interceptor drones are designed to fly two to three times faster than the fastest consumer options and combine machine vision, onboard radar and lidar to operate in varied environments. Airspace is positioning the technology to protect stadiums, commercial buildings, power plants and other public venues from potential drone threats. CEO Jaz Banga sits on the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee, reflecting the company’s engagement with regulatory stakeholders. Financially, Airspace recently closed a $20 million Series A and has now raised $25 million to date. Airspace Systems develops the Interceptor, an autonomous drone that detects and predicts the trajectories of threatening high-speed drones using computer vision and machine-learning models trained in simulated test flights. The Interceptor deploys a Kevlar net from its underbelly to disable targets and can lift captured drones away or use an onboard parachute for safe landings if a catch fails. The company positions its offering as a service and consults with public and private sector clients rather than selling units to consumers. Airspace says its systems are modular and can be broken into components such as ground-anchored detectors or swapped-in interdiction technologies. The New York Mets are working with Airspace on stadium defenses, and the company reports pilot customers for its initial product and service. CEO Jaz Banga serves on the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee, reflecting regulatory engagement.

Total raised

$25M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Mar 2018