Counter-Drone Readiness for Major Events | Insights from IACP Tech 2026

Big events are coming to the U.S., and counter-drone planning is becoming a real-world requirement, not a nice-to-have. In this UVT Talks conversation from IACP Tech in Fort Worth, Texas, Chad Larman and David Plummer share what they’re seeing in the field and how teams are thinking about detection, Remote ID, and response. What you’ll learn in this video Why events like FIFA, the 2028 Olympics, and America 250 are accelerating cUAS planning How RF detection and Remote ID tools can help build situational awareness fast Where different tools fit, from handheld detection to fixed-site sensors (and what they’re good at) Why the Parrot Anafi USA keeps coming up for public safety teams (zoom, thermal, longer flight time) A practical way to think about matching technology to your team’s mission and operating environment Chapters 00:00 Intro and context from IACP Tech (Fort Worth, TX) 00:40 Why major events are driving cUAS planning 01:30 Detection and Remote ID: what teams need to know 03:00 Handheld and field-ready detection options 04:45 Fixed-site and cloud sensor approaches 06:10 Enterprise drone needs for public safety (Anafi USA overview) 07:30 How to evaluate solutions for your mission set 08:00 Wrap-up and next steps About UVT UVT helps teams select, deploy, and support technology for real-world operations, from mapping and inspection to public safety workflows. Topics: counter-drone, cUAS, Remote ID detection, RF detection, drone mitigation, major event security, public safety technology, IACP Tech, DroneShield, DroneGun Mk4, RF Patrol, UAS Sentry, DroneTag Rider, DroneTag Scout, Parrot Anafi USA, NDAA compliant drone, Blue UAS