{"id":105228,"date":"2025-01-29T14:47:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T19:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dronelife.com\/?p=105228"},"modified":"2025-01-29T14:47:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T19:47:36","slug":"upcoming-public-safety-drone-review-explores-counter-uas-and-public-safety-featuring-tom-adams-of-droneshield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dronelife.com\/2025\/01\/29\/upcoming-public-safety-drone-review-explores-counter-uas-and-public-safety-featuring-tom-adams-of-droneshield\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Explores Counter-UAS and Public Safety, Featuring Tom Adams of DroneShield"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Join us on Tuesday, February 4,<\/strong> at 3:00 PM EST for the next episode of the Public Safety Drone Review<\/em><\/strong>. This month\u2019s discussion will dive into the evolving landscape of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Counter-UAS) technology and its role in public safety. The event will feature Tom Adams, Director of Public Safety for DroneShield<\/a>, who brings extensive experience in counter-drone operations from his tenure with the FBI. Register here<\/a> for this free live event presented by DRONERESPONDERS in collaboration with DRONELIFE.<\/p>\n

Featuring Special Guest Tom Adams, Director of Public Safety, DroneShield<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tom Adams retired from the FBI in 2022 after 20 years of service, where he specialized in counter-terrorism efforts as a Special Agent Bomb Technician. In the last three years of his law enforcement career, he served as a Supervisory Special Agent in the FBI\u2019s Counter-UAS program, leading missions in complex urban environments across the U.S. His extensive experience includes planning and executing Counter-UAS operations at high-profile events such as the Super Bowl, World Series, and Rose Bowl, as well as investigating drone activity at critical infrastructure sites.<\/p>\n

Adams also played a key role in shaping UAS policy, serving on the FAA\u2019s UAS Detection and Mitigation Aviation Rulemaking Committee, which published its final report in 2024. Now, as Director of Public Safety at DroneShield, Adams continues to contribute to the advancement of Counter-UAS solutions, helping public safety agencies address emerging drone threats. He holds a master\u2019s degree in Unmanned Systems from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.<\/p>\n

Counter-UAS: Addressing Drone Threats in Public Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As drones become more accessible, their potential use for unauthorized surveillance, smuggling, or security breaches<\/a> presents increasing challenges for public safety agencies. In this episode, Adams will share insights on current Counter-UAS strategies, how law enforcement can leverage emerging technology to detect and mitigate drone threats, and the legal and operational challenges surrounding counter-drone measures.<\/p>\n

Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on:<\/p>\n