Falcon Nano drone and bird detection field testing
Summary
NASA Ames and partner companies like Hidden Level want to install passive radio-frequency sensors at two airport locations to collect data that will help safely integrate drones and advanced air mobility aircraft into the national airspace. The commission recommended the City Council approve the airport use agreements.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
The agreements will bring a modest usage-fee revenue stream to the airport.
The airport, emerging aviation technology companies, and the region's growing advanced air mobility sector all benefit.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Airport Advisory Commission Special Meeting
A Las Vegas tech company wants to test a thermal sensor system that spots drones, birds, and wildlife near the airport — tech developed with the Navy for drone detection. The setup is small and solar-powered, and could eventually warn the airport about birds heading toward runways.
Airport Advisory Commission
NASA Ames and partner companies like Hidden Level want to install passive radio-frequency sensors at two airport locations to collect data that will help safely integrate drones and advanced air mobility aircraft into the national airspace. The commission recommended the City Council approve the airport use agreements.
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