Defending America's Skies

Non-Resident Senior Fellow Dr. Paul Lushenko and Dr. Jennifer Spindel of the University of New Hampshire challenge the assumption that Americans oppose counter-drone operations on domestic soil.

The study provides the first experimental evidence on this topic and was presented to the National Security Council at the White House. It finds three main factors influencing public support: the nature of the drone incursion, the identity of the authority authorising the response, and the perceived impact on public safety.