Disaster Zone Countering Drones in the United States
Mar 13, 2026
01:02:13
The use of drones for public safety is expanding widely. Unfortunately, the opposite is
also true. Drones can be used for many nefarious purposes. In Ukraine they are being
weaponized for war. Drug smugglers are also using them. Other criminal activities can
be promoted and supported with the use of drones. Today we need systems that can
be used by the “Good Guys” to counter the “Bad Guys.” This podcast speaks to that
issue.
Brett Feddersen serves as Vice President, Strategy and Governmental Affairs, for D-
Fend Solutions leading the company’s strategy, public policy, and government
relations efforts and engagements with various government policymakers and
decision-makers. He also plays a crucial role in identifying key legislative trends,
managing corporate risks, building coalitions and enhancing D-Fend Solutions'
influence and reach in counter-drone innovation.
Feddersen joined the team with extensive senior leadership experience in major
governmental agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration, the White
House’s National Security Council, the Pentagon’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the
Defense Intelligence Agency, among others.
Feddersen is a U.S. Army combat veteran and a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper.
He also serves as Chair of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Counter-UAS
Working Group, where he leads industry collaboration on counter-drone best practices
and policy development.
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also true. Drones can be used for many nefarious purposes. In Ukraine they are being
weaponized for war. Drug smugglers are also using them. Other criminal activities can
be promoted and supported with the use of drones. Today we need systems that can
be used by the “Good Guys” to counter the “Bad Guys.” This podcast speaks to that
issue.
Brett Feddersen serves as Vice President, Strategy and Governmental Affairs, for D-
Fend Solutions leading the company’s strategy, public policy, and government
relations efforts and engagements with various government policymakers and
decision-makers. He also plays a crucial role in identifying key legislative trends,
managing corporate risks, building coalitions and enhancing D-Fend Solutions'
influence and reach in counter-drone innovation.
Feddersen joined the team with extensive senior leadership experience in major
governmental agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration, the White
House’s National Security Council, the Pentagon’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the
Defense Intelligence Agency, among others.
Feddersen is a U.S. Army combat veteran and a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper.
He also serves as Chair of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Counter-UAS
Working Group, where he leads industry collaboration on counter-drone best practices
and policy development.
Please visit our sponsors!
L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com
Visit The Readiness Lab and learn about our Next Level Emergency Management training! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/
Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: www.dobermanemg.com/impulse
Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com
Check out how you can use digital twins in your training, exercising, and planning using RSET https://rset.com/
For sponsorship requests, check out our Sponsorship Portfolio here or email us at contact@thereadinesslab.com