Lockheed Martin tracks drones through unmodified Verizon 5G network

Lockheed Martin has demonstrated the capability to track drones utilizing Verizon's 5G network without altering any of the drone operators’ existing radio equipment. This groundbreaking demonstration involved detecting and tracking multiple drones simultaneously across a significant geographic area. The company utilized this commercial 5G infrastructure for real-time surveillance, showcasing its potential applications in airspace management. Lockheed Martin’s Netsense system successfully identified and monitored these unmanned aerial vehicles through standard unmodified radios. This innovative approach offers a cost-effective solution for drone detection and tracking, potentially transforming security operations.