Airspace Coordination/Deconfliction & Counter UAS

More and more, I’m finding myself on missions where multiple UAS are operating in the same airspace at the same time. Airspace deconfliction is a critical safety issue—we simply cannot risk a midair collision, for operational, safety, and liability reasons.


I’ve witnessed too many close calls where aircraft were not in their assigned sectors, resulting in near-midair situations because the Air Boss had no practical way to see where everyone actually was in real time. Another growing problem is unauthorized participants launching rogue drones into the mission airspace, creating additional hazards for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft.


To address these challenges, I’ve added a tool that has made a significant difference in how I manage drone traffic and airspace coordination:

UAS Sentry Touchscreen – BVLOS V4

  • BVLOS capable – Detects drones operating beyond visual line of sight
  • Dual receivers – Simultaneous detection on 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz
  • Customizable configuration – Set up in advance, on-site, or remotely to match your mission or security requirements
  • Dual data redundancy – Reliable transmission via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Cloud connection
  • Group remote firmware updates
  • 2.8” color touchscreen
  • Configure via touchscreen or iPhone app
  • Bluetooth for mobile data applications
  • Wi-Fi for fixed / permanent installations
  • USB-C for charging or continuous wall power
  • 14-hour internal battery
  • All-metal construction – field ready

Physical Specs

  • Dimensions: 3.75" H × 4.25" W × 1.75" D (approx.)
  • Weight: 9.4 oz
  • Two years of full UAS Sentry Cloud access included
  • $295/year after initial term
  • Hard case with custom laser-cut foam
  • MSRP: $1,595
  • UAS Sentry account login required


This unit detects Remote ID transmissions on both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz, which is a major advantage over most portable RID receivers. It will pick up platforms that others often miss, including Skydio (commonly used by law enforcement) and the DJI Avata 1.


The system is ultra-portable and provides a real-time drone traffic picture via the cloud or a Bluetooth connection to a tablet or phone. For Air Boss operations, it delivers immediate situational awareness of:


  • Assigned UAS assets
  • Crewed aircraft integration
  • Non-participating or rogue drones


For multi-UAS SAR, public safety, and training environments, this has quickly become a key piece of my airspace coordination toolkit.


The Power to Protect – Critical Infrastructure Security

UAS Sentry isn’t just for incident operations—it is a powerful tool for protecting critical infrastructure.


The system can be deployed to monitor the airspace around:

  • Electrical substations
  • Power plants
  • Water facilities
  • Communication sites
  • Other sensitive locations


Using the FAA Remote ID standard, UAS Sentry can detect and track drones in real time, providing:

  • Drone serial number
  • Drone location
  • Pilot location


Security personnel receive instant alerts the moment a drone enters the protected area, allowing them to quickly assess the situation and take appropriate action.


If the same aircraft returns multiple times, the system will identify it as a repeat intrusion, giving security teams the intelligence they need to implement additional countermeasures and prevent future incursions.


Overall, UAS Sentry provides an effective, affordable, and deployable solution for enhancing airspace security against the growing threat posed by unauthorized and rogue drones.

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