D-Fend Solutions has successfully deployed its EnforceAir counter-UAS system to protect the airspace during the 55th Annual JUNO Awards in Hamilton, Ontario.
The event, held at the TD Coliseum on March 29, 2026, hosted approximately 19,000 attendees inside the venue, with several thousand more in the surrounding areas. With the presence of VIPs, government officials, and large public crowds, maintaining secure and coordinated airspace operations was a critical component of the safety strategy. As the provider of field-proven radio frequency cyber-driven counter-drone takeover technology, D-Fend Solutions focuses on providing safety and continuity during rogue drone incidents across complex environments like airports, major events, and critical infrastructure.
“Large-scale public events like the JUNO Awards pose uniquely complex security challenges, where maintaining safe and controlled airspace is just as critical as securing the ground,” said Zohar Halachmi, Chairman and CEO of D-Fend Solutions. “This EnforceAir deployment demonstrates how new generation advanced RF-Cyber technology can seamlessly integrate into existing operations, providing real-time awareness and actionable intelligence without interfering with communications and operations, including authorized drones in the airspace.”
The technology is becoming a standard for mass gatherings because its no-interference approach avoids the jamming that can disrupt essential communication networks. It provides a non-intrusive security layer that does not disrupt sensitive operational systems used by officials and media crews. EnforceAir can execute RF cyber-takeovers of rogue drones for safe landings and controlled outcomes, preserving the flow of commerce and transportation.
As part of a joint unit for remotely piloted aircraft systems, the EnforceAir2 system was integrated directly into the Hamilton Police Emergency Operations Centre. This provided a common operational picture with real-time airspace awareness. The system supported police drone operations by detecting, locating, and identifying possible unauthorized or potentially malicious drones. It successfully distinguished between authorized and unauthorized drones in real time with automated identification, enabling coordinated response efforts.
Police services across Ontario are currently evaluating advanced counter-drone technology for securing other large-scale public events, including concerts and sporting events. This illustrates a growing demand among public safety agencies for non-disruptive solutions that ensure operational continuity while addressing evolving aerial threats. This specific deployment and announcement were conducted in coordination with the Hamilton Police Service.
