James Paterson
Researcher and author of the Lowy Institute policy paper 'The ungoverned sky: Drones and the domestic extremist threat', providing expertise on drone proliferation, extremist use of drones, and policy responses.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 26min
The ungoverned sky: Drones and the domestic extremist threat
James Paterson, researcher and author on drone proliferation and extremist threats, breaks down how non-state actors adapted battlefield drone tactics. He walks through recent domestic plots, vulnerabilities at airports and critical sites, legal and technical hurdles for counter-drone measures, and why coordinated national action and pressure on manufacturers matter.
