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See Drones and operators Before They Disrupt Your Airspace 

Executive Orders require critical infrastructure to detect drones in their airspace, and makes grants available.

Schedule your EO impact briefing to stay ahead of drone detection mandates.
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What the Executive Orders Mean for Airport operators

On June 6, 2025, the White House has issued two sweeping Executive Orders that elevate airspace sovereignty to a national priority—an action with immediate implications for airport infrastructure.

From monitoring airspace over runways to securing perimeters and terminals, protecting the skies above your airport isn’t just smart risk management—it’s aligned with federal aviation policy.

What’s Changed

Two Executive Orders—Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty and Unleashing American Drone Dominance—are now shaping how public and private sectors must detect, track, and respond to aerial threats.
Key Changes Impacting the Airport Sector:
  • On July 6, 2025: SLTT grant programs became eligible for CUAS technologies that support critical infrastructure
  • By August 5, 2025: FAA must provide real-time drone Remote ID access to approved federal and SLTT agencies for enforcement coordination
  • By August 5, 2025: DHS and FAA will issue formal guidance for private infrastructure owners on how to legally detect, track, and identify drones and drone signals
  • Ongoing, starting July 2025: Airspace restrictions around critical infrastructure will face stricter enforcement and federal coordination, including expanded drone interdiction authority and CUAS integration into Joint Terrorism Task Forces

Why It Matters for airports

Airports—runways, terminals, control towers, and surrounding airspace—fall squarely within the “covered infrastructure” outlined in federal Executive Orders.

With over 26.4% growth in drone registrations and thousands of unauthorized drone incidents reported last year alone, passive drone activity near energy infrastructure is more than a nuisance—it’s a growing operational and reputational risk.

Stewart ANGB Secured

Discover the challenge, solution, and timeline that demonstrate how, in just 24 hours, the base transformed from having fragmented, outdated detection capabilities to a fully operational real-time drone tracking system.

Hidden Level’s Airspace Monitoring Service (AMS)

Hidden Level delivers real-time airspace awareness using battle-tested, passive RF sensing technology already deployed at critical sites across the U.S., including airports, federal bases, major sports venues, and key infrastructure.

With AMS, airports can:

Detect drones and identify operator locations in real-time
Deploy legally, with Title 18 compliance—no FCC coordination required
Integrate into existing security systems via open API
Scale without installing permanent infrastructure
We’re already operational in one of the most restricted airspaces in the world— Washington, D.C. since 2021 where we partnered with federal authorities in monitoring the presidential inauguration—and we’re ready to help airports get ahead of what’s coming next.

Tech that’s tested and trusted.

Golden Dome Needs a Low-Altitude Surveillance Layer

Adversaries are rapidly developing small uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), autonomous drones, and low-observable aircraft specifically designed to evade traditional radar and exploit weaknesses in existing defense systems.

comprehensive airspace awareness at MOFFetT airField

As the landscape of aerial mobility evolves, the integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and manned aircraft into the national airspace poses significant challenges.

Partnering with the FAA

Case study.
Hidden Level deployed its sensor network at multiple airports to assist with planning for certifying, permitting, or authorizing UAS detection and mitigation technologies at airports around the country in accordance with Section 383 of the FAA Reauthorization Act.

Frequently Asked

What are “covered facilities” under the new rules?

The EO defines covered facilities to include energy infrastructure, ports, refineries, military-adjacent sites, and any assets considered part of critical national infrastructure. DHS and FAA are tasked with expanding protections and legal clarity for these locations.

Is it legal to detect drones over our facilities?

Yes—when done with a Title 18 compliant system like Hidden Level’s. Our passive RF sensing network avoids privacy violations and does not emit signals, making it legal to deploy across the U.S. without special licensing or new legislation.

How soon do we need to be ready?

The timeline is aggressive: new rules, funding programs, and detection guidance are already rolling out. Key federal deadlines fall at 30, 60, and 90 days post-EO. If you manage covered infrastructure, you’re expected to act quickly—and proactively.

Can this system integrate with our current security tools?

Absolutely. AMS supports secure, open APIs and integrates with ESRI, Palantir, ATAK, and other command platforms, ensuring minimal disruption and full interoperability with your existing security ecosystem.

Do these Executive Orders apply to private companies?

Yes. The Executive Orders explicitly direct federal agencies to issue guidance for private critical infrastructure owners and operators—including in the energy sector—on how to legally detect, track, and respond to drones and drone signals.

Are there federal grants available?

Yes—under the June 6, 2025 Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty Executive Order, state, local, trial and territorial (SLTT) agencies and critical-infrastructure managers can apply for federal funding to acquire drone detection, tracking, or counter-UAS systems

Schedule your briefing

We’re offering confidential briefings to energy and infrastructure security teams on how these Executive Orders will impact operational risk, regulatory expectations, and available funding opportunities.
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