Sentrycs Offers Portable Counter-Drone System Package
The $99,000 package includes three years of maintenance to assist agencies with airspace security.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Emergency Response
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Sentrycs has introduced a $99,000 portable counter-drone system package for state and local agencies. The system is featured on the Safer Skies Authorized Systems List to help expand national airspace awareness.
Why it matters
The offering is designed to help state and local agencies distribute counter-drone capabilities using federal grant resources. This allows jurisdictions to implement radio frequency technology to identify and mitigate aerial threats.
The Sentrycs Ranger package costs $99,000 and includes three years of maintenance for its radio frequency sensing and protocol manipulation technology. This follows FEMA's announcement of $250 million in grant funding across 56 recipients.
The players
Sentrycs
The company produces advanced drone detection and mitigation technology for defense and public safety applications.
FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates the federal response to disasters and manages various grant programs for state and local safety operations.
The details
The Sentrycs Ranger system uses passive radio frequency sensing to detect unauthorized drones and employs protocol manipulation to mitigate threats. Agencies must coordinate with State Administrative Agencies to determine eligibility for the federal grant funds.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: FEMA announced $250 million in grant funding.
October 29, 2026: Sentrycs announced the $99,000 portable system package.
Seasonal Patterns
The Sentrycs Ranger system is officially included on the Safer Skies Authorized Systems List, confirming its compliance with the current federal requirements for counter-drone security technology.
State and local agencies can coordinate with their respective State Administrative Agencies to verify if they qualify for the $250 million in FEMA counter-drone grants. Eligible organizations may use these funds to offset the cost of deploying authorized security systems.
The takeaway
Agencies looking to bolster their security protocols should prioritize equipment featured on the Safer Skies Authorized Systems List to ensure grant compatibility. Leveraging federal funding allows jurisdictions to acquire professional-grade detection capabilities while maintaining budget sustainability.
Further reading
For more on how local agencies are improving airspace security, visit the Emergency Response section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sudbury Star.
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