Aug 20, 2019   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Echodyne CTO to Discuss CUAS Sensors and Deployment Considerations at Counter UAS Summit

Echodyne, the manufacturer of innovative, high-performance radars for government and commercial markets, announced today that the company will be leading multiple discussions on the importance of using radars in detecting and avoiding drones and UAVs at the Counter UAS Summit this week in Washington, DC. The event will take place at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel from August 20th – 22nd. The company will also be exhibiting their products at the show.

Speaking at the Counter UAS Summit

Echodyne’s co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Tom Driscoll will lead a session in the Pre-Show Summit on August 20th entitled “CUAS Sensors & Deployments Case Studies.” At this session, Driscoll will discuss advantages of high-performance sensors for establishing secure airspace perimeters and highlight some of the company’s recent work.

Echodyne’s VP of Business Development, Jeff Finan, will further discuss the critical role of sensors in Counter UAS when he joins the industry panel titled “Challenges and Opportunities Facing the CUAS Industry” on August 22nd.

Exhibiting and Meeting with Echodyne

Echodyne is receiving widespread attention and demand for its EchoGuard 3D surveillance radar, which recently received FCC authorization and is a fundamental sensor in multiple airspace sensor systems. The company will be showcasing its products and describing its work at recent Government and Defense test events.

To set up a meeting with Echodyne at the Counter UAS Summit, contact Leo McCloskey at leo@echodyne.com.

About Echodyne

Echodyne introduces the world’s first compact, software-defined, solid-state, true electronically scanned array (ESA) radar sensor. Ideally suited for machine perception in an autonomous age, Echodyne offers high-performance, commercially priced radars to governments, industries, and integrators engineering solutions for border security, critical infrastructure protection, autonomous vehicles, unmanned aircraft systems, and first responders. Privately held, the company is based in Kirkland, Washington, and is backed by Bill Gates, NEA, Madrona Venture Group, Vulcan Capital, and Lux Capital among others. For more information, please visit: Echodyne.com