Lockheed Martin is preparing to launch NetSense, a drone detection service that operates using Verizon’s 5G network. The system, developed with Nvidia, Keysight Technologies, ODC and Lockheed’s Astris AI subsidiary, aims to identify, track and monitor unmanned aircraft without requiring changes to existing 5G infrastructure.
It analyzes radio frequency signal data to detect drones, effectively turning telecom networks into airspace sensing platforms. Lockheed Martin envisions applications across critical infrastructure such as power plants, airports, hospitals and public venues, with the technology also viewed as a foundation for future 6G sensing and communication capabilities.
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