How does D-Fend's counter-drone technology work?

D-Fend uses radio frequency cyber technology to identify and take control of unauthorized drones, then directs them to land in a designated area. Unlike kinetic force or jamming methods, it addresses unauthorized drones without disrupting nearby communications or approved drone operations.

Where has D-Fend technology already been deployed?

D-Fend's technology has been deployed at airports, critical infrastructure, stadiums, military bases, and borders in more than 30 countries.

Will D-Fend's leadership remain in place?

Yes. Zohar Halachmi, co-founder and CEO of D-Fend Solutions, will remain in that role and also serve as Motorola Solutions' senior vice president of Counter-Drone Solutions.

RoboticsAI Business & IndustryDRONELIFEAug 21, 2026Aug 22, 2026, 01:02 JST

Motorola Solutions Completes $1.5B Acquisition of Counter-Drone Firm D-Fend

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3 Key Points

What happened
Motorola Solutions completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of D-Fend Solutions, a counter-drone technology provider that uses radio frequency cyber technology to detect and take control of unauthorized drones, directing them to land in designated areas.
Why it matters
D-Fend's field-proven technology has been deployed in more than 30 countries across airports, critical infrastructure, stadiums, military bases, and borders. Unlike kinetic or jamming methods, D-Fend's approach addresses unauthorized drones without disrupting nearby communications or approved drone operations, filling a gap in Motorola Solutions' public safety ecosystem alongside its existing investments in drone manufacturer BRINC.
What to watch
Motorola Solutions plans to integrate D-Fend into its existing public safety ecosystem, combining RF cyber technology with the company's radios and command center software to provide front-line teams greater situational awareness. D-Fend founder and CEO Zohar Halachmi will remain in that role while also serving as Motorola Solutions' senior vice president of Counter-Drone Solutions.

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Context & Analysis

The acquisition represents Motorola Solutions' strategic commitment to airspace protection as an emerging public safety priority. D-Fend's RF cyber-takeover approach addresses a distinct market need: most existing counter-unmanned aircraft systems rely on kinetic force or jamming, both of which can disrupt legitimate communications and approved drone operations. By integrating D-Fend's proven technology—already operating in more than 30 countries—into its established ecosystem of radios, command center software, and public safety drones from its BRINC investment, Motorola Solutions is positioning itself to offer a comprehensive, end-to-end airspace management platform. This layering of complementary technologies reflects a broader industry trend in which public safety vendors are expanding beyond ground-based communication into three-dimensional threat detection and response.

FAQ

How does D-Fend's counter-drone technology work?: D-Fend uses radio frequency cyber technology to identify and take control of unauthorized drones, then directs them to land in a designated area. Unlike kinetic force or jamming methods, it addresses unauthorized drones without disrupting nearby communications or approved drone operations.
Where has D-Fend technology already been deployed?: D-Fend's technology has been deployed at airports, critical infrastructure, stadiums, military bases, and borders in more than 30 countries.
Will D-Fend's leadership remain in place?: Yes. Zohar Halachmi, co-founder and CEO of D-Fend Solutions, will remain in that role and also serve as Motorola Solutions' senior vice president of Counter-Drone Solutions.

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