Detect, Avoid, and Trust: Why Legacy Models Fall Short in Low‑Altitude BVLOS Airspace

The Multi-Factor Convergence Driving the Need for Trusted Low Altitude Air Domain Awareness, Coordination, and Collision Avoidance

The convergence of pending routine unmanned aircraft system (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) integration, the FAA’s surprise homeland security driven “mobile asset” temporary flight restriction (TFR) NOTAM,¹ the rapid counter UAS (C-UAS) expansion, and heightened public scrutiny following unresolved drone sightings and high visibility airspace disruptions has amplified the need for trusted low altitude air domain awareness. The 2024 surge in drone sightings in New Jersey^{2 3} and the February 2026 El Paso airspace and airport shutdown, triggered by counter UAS activity near a major commercial airport, both faced conflicting explanations from the federal government.^{4 5 6}