Securing the skies: How Axon is helping enterprises prepare for a new era of drone security

The United States has entered a new era of airspace accountability. Two executive orders issued in June 2025 call on the private sector to take decisive steps to detect, monitor and respond to unauthorized drone activity. Axon is uniquely positioned to help enterprise organizations take ownership of airspace security through our connected drone and counter-drone technology solutions.

A shift in national policy: Understanding the latest executive orders

Executive order: Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty

The first executive order directs the FAA to restrict drone flights over critical infrastructure and tasks the Department of Homeland Security with issuing guidance to help private facility owners deploy drone detection systems. It also reinforces the role of law enforcement in securing large-scale events and facilities.

Industries affected: utilities, ports, data centers, airports, telecom, stadiums and logistics hubs

Executive order: Unleashing American Drone Dominance

This longer-term directive promotes U.S.-manufactured drone technology and calls for expanded public-private investment in counter-UAS systems. It emphasizes the need for scalable, interoperable solutions across sectors.

Industries affected: critical infrastructure operators, major venues, enterprise campuses and public-private partnerships

These executive orders bring the conversation around drone detection to the forefront—and it’s up to enterprise organizations to partner with trusted technology providers to ensure their airspace is secure.

The Axon Ecosystem: A comprehensive approach to airspace security

Axon’s suite of interoperable technologies empowers organizations to detect, respond to and manage drone incursions in a coordinated manner.

Dedrone

Dedrone is the global leader in smart airspace security. Trusted by hundreds of commercial, government, and military customers worldwide, Dedrone’s AI-powered solution helps organizations counter the growing drone threat.

Dedrone earned DHS SAFETY Act designation after rigorous evaluation for safety and efficacy. This designation affirms Dedrone’s security performance and provides key legal protections, including capped liability and immunity from punitive damages.

Axon Fusus

Axon Fusus is the leading physical security operating system. It unifies enterprise security data across cameras, sensors and drone detection tools, and empowers operators to:

• Visualize airspace threats in real time

• Share live feeds and data with law enforcement and first responders

• Coordinate internal and external resources within a single interface

Axon Fusus turns fragmented infrastructure into a cohesive, collaborative security network. This is especially valuable for organizations with regulatory obligations or public-facing operations.

Axon Air

When an incident occurs, Axon Air enables enterprise teams to launch autonomous Skydio drones to investigate, document and respond with real-time visual intelligence. Skydio drones are U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant, and integrated into the same platform trusted by law enforcement agencies nationwide.

Dedrone, Axon Fusus and Axon Air work together to deliver an end-to-end drone detection and response workflow that’s scalable, compliant and ready to deploy today.

An opportunity for enterprise: Security, liability and operational readiness

These executive orders represent more than a compliance requirement—they present an operational opportunity. Enterprise organizations that adopt counter-UAS systems can:

• Reduce legal and insurance exposure through DHS-validated technology and SAFETY Act protections

• Secure eligibility for federal funding

• Improve coordination with public safety agencies at shared-jurisdiction facilities or major events

• Enhance response capabilities that help reduce downtime and reputational risk

Whether you operate an energy grid, a major port, a telecom hub or a professional stadium, these directives place the responsibility for airspace protection squarely on your organization. Axon provides the tools you need to meet that responsibility with confidence.