On 29 January – 31 January 2018, SOFWERX in collaboration with USSOCOM, hosted the second ThunderDrone Rapid Prototyping Event (RPE) Tech Expo. ThunderDrone RPE II focused on Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-SUAS).

This event was looking to discover the best of breed, C-SUAS solutions. ThunderDrone has particular interest in those solutions that provide hard-kills (permanently defeat drones), but will also assess all new, novel, and provocative technologies. RPE II will expose new and emerging C-SUAS technologies to the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), to include all four military services. This will be accomplished by conducting a Technology Expo, followed later by an Outdoor Demonstration.

Tech Expo: After reviewing all technology submissions, the ThunderDrone team has invite Guard From Above as one of the selected applicants to showcase their technology during a Tech Expo at SOFWERX in Tampa, FL. Exhibitors had the opportunity to directly interface with SOF warfighters and interagency partners. Teaming and partnerships between companies that have complimentary capabilities was highly encouraged.This was a very well organized Tech Expo with very good interaction between SOF warfighters, decision makers and C-UAS solution providers. A nice way to find new ways to partner up with other companies and to interact with endusers and clients. Thanks SOFWERX and USSOCOM for this great event!