Turn Streetlights into a Low-Altitude Airspace Mesh
ANSI C136.41 NEMA socket plug-and-play and blind-spot coverage.
- Plug-and-play into existing 7-pin sockets (ANSI C136.41)
- Over 50M streetlights across the U.S. → ready-made mesh
- Remote ID + RF sensing; agency-ready data
- Integrates with FAA UTM / Remote ID
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Why Streetlights?
Streetlights are already everywhere, maintained at scale, and perfectly positioned to close low-altitude blind spots—making them the fastest path to an airspace security mesh.
- Everywhere – 50M+ deployed across U.S.
- Maintained – Existing city utility workflows
- Fast – Instant infrastructure for rapid deployment
- Closes Blind Spots – Covers where traditional systems can’t
DOE estimates ~45–55M streetlights in the U.S. (ANSI C136.41 standard).
Who we are
We are a founder-led team with deep expertise in aviation, municipal infrastructure, and wireless technology deployments. Our solutions integrate seamlessly into city systems, built on standard 7-pin NEMA sockets (ANSI C136.41).
DefendUAS Inc. is an active SAM.gov registrant with CAGE approval, eligible for federal procurement.
DefendUAS — Programs & Operations (“Defenses”):
Pilot deployments with DHS S&T and municipalities deliver lawful, persistent drone detection across cities, ports, airports, and borders—providing early warning, track continuity, and operational transition.
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DroneDaaS — Product Division:
Scalable Detection-as-a-Service model, leveraging streetlight-mounted nodes, secure LTE/5G networking, and edge AI to deliver continuous urban airspace visibility without major civil works.
Low-Altitude Blind Spots
Radars and cameras miss drones below rooftops and between buildings.
Our Solution
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Twist lock
Plug into ANS1 © 195-417 pin socket.
Mesh & Backhaul
Streetlights from a resilient mesh network.
Operational Picture.
Agencies get real time situational awearness.
Capabilities
Detection:
Streetlight-mounted RF sensors deliver lawful, persistent drone detection—providing early warning, track continuity, and contextual analytics across urban corridors.
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Integration:
Seamlessly connects with DHS, FAA, and existing C2 platforms, cueing authorized mitigation systems while remaining detection-only and fully compliant.
Ops:
Scalable, city-wide mesh deployable in months using standard NEMA 7-pin sockets—ensuring continuous coverage, rapid response, and operational transition.
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Procurement & Compliance
DefendUAS nodes mount into ANSI C136.41 NEMA 7-pin streetlight sockets, enabling rapid coverage without major civil works. Fully compliant with DHS and FAA authorities, the system ensures lawful, persistent detection while remaining modular and upgrade-ready.
- Fully compliant with DHS and FAA authorities
- Detection-only, no jamming, fully DHS/FAA compliant
- Low-friction legality
- Ensures mitigation systems can actually be cued in time
Programs & Partnerships
Collaborating with federal, state, and municipal partners to deliver lawful, scalable drone detection programs — from pilot deployments to national rollouts.
National Programs & Pilot Deployments
Pilot
Small-scale test programs with specific agencies.
Expansions
Scaling deployments across regions or facilities.
Rollouts
Broader adoption at the federal or nationwide level.
Partners
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Quotes & Context
Global policy updates and real-world events highlight the urgent need for persistent, lawful counter-UAS detection across cities and critical infrastructure.
Aug 05, 2025
We are… unleashing American drone dominance.
Sec. of Transportation Sean P. Duffy
May 02, 2025
Improve counter-unmanned aerial systems mobility and affordability.
Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth