S4 E2: How can we defend against drone attacks?

Podcast: Curious Conversations · Virginia Tech

Opublikowano: 2026-09-21

Austin Phoenix joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about unmanned aerial systems, commonly called drones, the challenges they present to the defense sector, and the work university researchers are doing to help better understand and mitigate any potential threats.“Curious Conversations” is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple.1:32 — Drones in Defense5:22 — Autonomy and Emerging Risks7:12 — The Cost of Drone Defense9:15 — Counter-Drone Strategies12:59 — Inside the Counter-UAS Center17:48 — Testing Real-World Conditions19:19 — Students, Partners, and ImpactPhoenix is an associate research professor and the director of the Mission Systems Division at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute. He is also one of the leaders of the un...