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Looking to Replace Your DJI AeroScope?

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DJI discontinued Aeroscope production in March 2023.

 

Without DJI support, Aeroscope users are under pressure to transition quickly.

 

AirWarden® Essentials is the ideal replacement for discontinued Aeroscope systems, starting at just $415/month.

 

AeroDefense is the trusted provider with proven deployments.


The Federal Aviation Administration requires drones to broadcast identification and location info under a federal standard called Remote ID.

 

DJI AeroScope detects only some DJI drones using proprietary signals—not FAA Remote ID. It misses drones from other brands and older DJI models.

 

AeroDefense's AirWarden Essentials detects all drones broadcasting Remote ID, providing broader, standards-based coverage across manufacturers. 

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Download the DJI Aeroscope vs. AeroDefense Airwarden Essentials Comparison Guide.

 

This feature for feature comparison guide will help you to confirm if Airwarden Essentials is the right replacement for you.

 

It covers the technical and operational replacement factors that you need to know to make a good decision for your airspace protection environment.

 

 

Common Use Cases

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Law Enforcement: Give Your Department Drone Situational Awareness

Law enforcement is increasingly tasked with keeping the public safe from drones overhead. With more drones in the sky, officers must quickly determine which ones are harmless and which may pose a safety or security concern.

AeroDefense helps law enforcement detect and locate drones and their pilots in real-time.  AirWarden® provides Law Enforcement with an affordable, reliable, and durable drone detection capability. Protect your community with proven drone detection and drone operator location.

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Stadiums: Keep Game Day Safe and Disruption-Free

Unauthorized drones can delay kickoff or game start and game play, cause panic, or endanger fans.

AirWarden gives stadiums and outdoor venues real-time visibility into nearby drones and their pilots -so that security teams can locate the operator quickly, respond on the ground, and ensure the drone is landed safely before it causes a disruption.

 

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Critical Infrastructure: Guard the Grid from Above

Critical infrastructure sites like power stations, chemical plants, oil and gas refineries, pipelines, and telecom hubs face a growing risk of drone intrusions.
AirWarden strengthens perimeter protection by extending it vertically. It detects drones before they reach sensitive areas, covers up to 20 square miles, and locates pilots so your team or local law enforcement can respond quickly and appropriately.

 

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Book a Meeting

 Book a Competitive Assessment Meeting to Understand Where We Fit in the Market and If We're Right for You.

Why Book a Meeting?

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Identify gaps in cost, scalability, or detection coverage with your current system.

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Learn exactly how AirWarden Essentials is the ideal replacement for obsolete Aeroscope systems.

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Discuss real-world drone intrusions in your environment and confirm that AirWarden Essentials will meet your needs most cost-effectively.

What We’ll Cover In Your Meeting:

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Learn why other Aeroscope users chose to make the switch to AirWarden Essentials.

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Walk through the AirWarden Essentials User Interface and success other organizations have found.

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What deployment would look like with some recommendations based on your security profile.

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Download 7 Must-Ask Questions When Choosing a Drone Detection System

Avoid costly mistakes by knowing what to ask before you buy. Cut through the noise and choose the solution that fits your needs.

 

Effective drone detection solutions do not always have to be expensive to meet your needs. 

  • Detects both drone and pilot location in real time.
  • Wide-area coverage with regional monitoring capability, easy setup, and affordable SaaS model.
  • Ideal for anyone looking to replace or upgrade from Aeroscope.
  • Includes historical flight path tracking and search tools to identify repeat activity

AirWarden Essentials: Real-Time Drone Detection Without Complexity or Cost of Traditional Commercial Grade Systems

Unlike legacy anti-drone systems that are expensive and complex, AirWarden Essentials is built for real-world, scalable yet affordable protection. Here’s how we stand apart:

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Annual subscription fee starting below $5k - not $100k like most systems

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Remote ID Compatible - Picks up FAA-required Remote ID signals broadcast by drones to show who’s flying, where, and when.

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Drone + Pilot Location – Real-time pinpointing of both drone and controller.

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Fast, Scalable Setup – Install in minutes, no special infrastructure or calibration required.

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Multi-Site Monitoring – Centralized command console for wide-area awareness.

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Review Drone Flight Paths from Past Incidents - Search past events by date and Drone Remote ID to see if you have repeat offenders. Identify patterns and trends to support training on better responses and proactive measures.

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Get real-time, actionable alerts about drone flights when and where they occur - Set your alert zone up to 20 square miles or smaller depending on how early you want to be notified

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you detect more than DJI Drones?

Yes, we detect any drone that broadcasts a Remote ID signal.

What is the setup like, is it portable?

The AirWarden Receiver can be mounted to an existing pole for permanent installation or a tripod for temporary location. You just need to connect to 120VAC or 12VDC power.

How does the price compare to Aeroscope?

You can compare our pricing of $415 a month billed annually to your current Aeroscope costs.

Where is your product made?

AeroDefense products are made in the USA.

Proven Protection for the Environments That Matter

While not all drones are bad, if you lack airspace awareness, you don’t know when or where intrusions happen. If you can’t get to the pilot, you can’t determine their intent and safely land the drone. If your current perimeter security doesn’t address the sky, you have a vulnerability. AirWarden Essentials delivers low-cost detection in high-stakes environments:

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At stadiums and festivals – Avoid game-day disruptions and panicked evacuations.

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On school campuses – Protect student privacy and prevent harassment or flyovers.

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Across critical infrastructure – Prevent IP theft or worse from drone surveillance.

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During emergencies – Maintain safe airspace for medical helicopters and responder aircraft.

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In correctional facilities – Stop airborne contraband before it hits the yard and deter other contraband pilots.

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Questions?

Drop us a note, and one of our drone detection experts will get right back to you!