DHS SAFETY Act Designation

Learn about AeroDefense’s two SAFETY Act Designations and what they mean for AirWarden users
Understanding the SAFETY Act
A closer look at the SAFETY Act and what AirWarden’s Designation means in practice.
What Is the SAFETY Act?
Congress enacted the SAFETY Act after September 11, 2001 to encourage technologies that help protect against terrorism. Technologies undergo rigorous DHS review for effectiveness, operational use, deployment readiness, and risk reduction.
AirWarden’s Designation
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated AeroDefense’s AirWarden as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology under the SAFETY Act, providing important liability protections when deployed within the scope of the Designation.
DHS DESIGNATION

AeroDefense’s SAFETY Act Designation

AirWarden’s SAFETY Act Designation recognizes the technology as an alert system designed to detect and classify unmanned aircraft systems entering protected airspace.
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2019
AeroDefense became the first drone detection provider to receive a SAFETY Act Developmental Testing and Evaluation Designation.
2024
AirWarden received full SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology. The current Designation remains in effect through April 30, 2029.

What the Designation Means

The SAFETY Act helps reduce risk through liability protections for approved anti-terrorism technologies.
DHS-Vetted Technology
DHS has thoroughly vetted AirWarden and placed confidence in its drone and pilot detection technology.
Legal Deployment Required
SAFETY Act Designation requires the technology to be legally deployed and operated as intended.
Full Liability Immunity
End users receive full immunity from liability claims alleging technology failure in the event of a terrorist attack.
Supports Your Own Designation
Organizations seeking their own Designation or Certification can benefit from using products and services that already hold a Designation or Certification.

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What is the SAFETY Act?
The SAFETY Act (Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002) was created by the U.S. Congress after the September 11 attacks to encourage the development and deployment of technologies that help prevent or respond to terrorism by providing liability protections to qualified technologies and their users.
What types of technologies qualify under the SAFETY Act?
Technologies that help detect, prevent, deter, or respond to acts of terrorism may qualify as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies (QATTs). These technologies must undergo a rigorous DHS evaluation to demonstrate effectiveness, reliability, and lawful operation
What SAFETY Act status has AeroDefense achieved?
AeroDefense was the first drone detection vendor to receive a SAFETY Act award. In 2019, AeroDefense earned a Developmental Testing and Evaluation (DT&E) Designation, followed by Designation status in 2024, demonstrating substantial utility and effectiveness of its AirWarden solutions.
How does SAFETY Act Designation benefit AirWarden users?
Organizations that deploy AirWarden receive liability protections, including immunity from certain claims alleging technology failure in the event of a terrorist attack, provided the system is used as intended.
Can using SAFETY Act–designated technology help organizations  pursuing their own designation or certification?
Yes. Using already designated technologies can boost risk management and support your efforts to earn SAFETY Act Designation or Certification.