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By Cal Biesecker

Monday, December 14th, 2015

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CACI Launches UAS Detection and Tracking SystemCACI International [CACI] has launched SkyTracker, the company’s system to detect and track unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their ground operators for use in monitoring protected airspace and high-value assets. SkyTracker can be used to protect airports, critical infrastructure or events, CACI says. In October, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a Pathfinder agreement with CACI to evaluate the company’s technology for detecting UAS near airports. SkyTracker uses UAS radio links to passively and precisely…

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