DroneSec, an expert in drone adversary threat intelligence, has today announced the launch of the second version of its industry-first Stolen Drone Information (SDI) Database. Built for tactical, investigative, and real-time capabilities, the enhanced database offers an ability to identify, assess, and act upon stolen or misused drones across both domestic and international domains.
Since its initial release, SDI has become an important intelligence tool for security teams, civil aviation authorities, Federal and SLTT law enforcement agencies in identifying drones that appear in a global theft database, says the company in a press release.
“As drone-enabled threats evolve, knowing whether a drone is stolen is a decisive advantage. The upgraded SDI allows law enforcement agencies and C-UAS providers to automatically flag suspicious UAVs during detection events, providing immediate context and alerts against national Remote ID blacklists. This intelligence layer supports real-time drone detection platforms, enabling a shift from passive monitoring to proactive threat classification and tactical escalation.”
“For law enforcement and C-UAS vendors, the value isn’t just in identifying the drone — it’s in understanding the intent behind it,” said Jared Page, Chief Technology Officer at DroneSec. “Stolen drones are frequently repurposed for hostile surveillance, contraband drops, and intrusions. This database helps stop that cycle. DTI systems that do not integrate into a stolen drone registry are already behind the curve.”
When a drone’s serial is detected by RF or Remote ID sensors, integration with SDI allows for instant verification against global drone theft records, enabling responders to rapidly differentiate between potentially careless and potential criminal intent. Since its initial release, the SDI has directly supported multiple high-impact investigations involving cross-border flights, restricted flight-zone breaches, and game day major sporting event violations. In one instance, SDI led to the detection of a drone in the USA – its original stolen location was Spain, an insight not possible without the SDI record, said the company.
“We’ve seen federal and local units use this intelligence to open cases, link incidents, detect and seize drones that would have otherwise gone unflagged,” added Page. “SDI is no longer just a registry – it’s an operational asset.”
For C-UAS technology providers, the new version of SDI offers integration via secure APIs – enabling rapid deployment into existing detection systems. The database matches drone serial numbers, geo-location metadata and police reports against real-time detections, returning actionable alerts within milliseconds.
“This interoperability enhances situational awareness and allows C-UAS vendors to provide value-added intelligence to their end-users, improving threat classification and response accuracy without additional hardware. Adding SDI to a C-UAS system turns it from a detection tool to an intelligence tool with insights into determining intent.”
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