Sydney, Australia – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counterdrone technology and security solutions, is pleased to announce its expanded presence in Latin America to address the growing misuse of drones. This move reflects DroneShield’s commitment to enhancing security in regions with significant aerial threats.
| DroneShield has appointed Carlos Gutierrez as its Regional Director to lead this effort. Gutierrez brings extensive experience in technology and enterprise sales, having worked as a Global Portfolio Manager at SES Satellites, and as Sr. Regional Sales Manager at Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, in Mexico City. His knowledge of the regional market and proven success in delivering results make him a strong leader for DroneShield’s Latin America expansion.Image: Carlos Gutierrez, Regional Director, Latin America |
| Tackling Regional Drone Threats Recent incidents highlight the pressing need for advanced counterdrone measures in Latin America. In Mexico, drones are increasingly used by cartels for surveillance and smuggling, complicating law enforcement efforts. In Colombia, drones loaded with explosives have been reported, escalating regional security concerns. DroneShield’s expansion into the region is a direct response to these challenges, ensuring local communities have access to the technology needed to address these threats and enhance safety.Regional Focus on Customized Solutions “Expanding boots-on-the-ground into Latin America allows DroneShield to tackle these challenges head-on,” said Oleg Vornik, CEO of DroneShield. “Carlos Gutierrez’s expertise ensures we can deliver tailored solutions to safeguard these communities.” DroneShield’s advanced counterdrone systems leverage artificial intelligence and sensor technologies to detect, identify, and neutralize unauthorized drones, making the airspace across diverse environments, safe. The Latin American team is already taking proactive steps to engage with key stakeholders in the region. This includes their planned attendance at the LAAD Defence and Security Expo in Brazil, and Expodefensa in Colombia. This expansion follows DroneShield’s recent establishment of a European team as well as on the ground presence in the UAE, and complements its headquarters in Australia and offices in the United States. With an on the ground presence spanning the Americas, Europe and Middle East, supported by in-country partners in over 70 countries globally, DroneShield is strategically placed to rapidly deliver innovative counterdrone solutions worldwide. |
| About DroneShield DroneShield is an Australian publicly listed company with headquarters in Sydney, Australia and Warrenton, Virginia. DroneShield provides counterdrone (C-UAS) protection, focusing on Radio Frequency (RF) sensing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Sensor Fusion, Electronic Warfare, Rapid Prototyping and MIL-SPEC manufacturing. DroneShield’s capabilities are used to protect Military, Government, Law Enforcement, Critical Infrastructure, Commercial and VIP security throughout the world. Learn more at droneshield.com. |
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