Jaguars Tap Sentrycs for NFL Counter-Drone Security

TLDR

• Ondas shares gain as Jaguars select Sentrycs for NFL counter-drone security.

• Sentrycs will protect EverBank Stadium from unauthorized drones during games.

• The system can detect drones, locate pilots, and support controlled mitigation.

• Jaguars become the first NFL team to invest in advanced counter-UAS protection.

• The deal expands Ondas’ sports security reach after 2026 FIFA World Cup deployments.

Ondas shares rose 0.29% to $8.77 after pulling back from an intraday high above $9.00. The move followed a new security contract involving the Jacksonville Jaguars and Ondas subsidiary Sentrycs. The Jaguars selected Sentrycs to provide counter-drone protection at EverBank Stadium during the upcoming NFL season.

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Sentrycs Secures Jaguars Counter-Drone Deployment

The agreement gives the Jaguars an advanced counter-UAS system for game-day security at EverBank Stadium. The system supports enforcement of Temporary Flight Restrictions under the SAFER SKIES Act. Authorized law enforcement officers will operate the portable equipment during NFL events.

Those officers completed specialized training at the National Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The Jaguars chose the system after a detailed review involving public agencies and private partners. Participants included local law enforcement, the NFL franchise, and stadium operator Legends Global.

The deployment adds mitigation capability beyond standard drone detection systems used around major venues. Officials can identify unauthorized drones, track their movements, and locate pilots within seconds. They can then choose an authorized response based on the threat and operating conditions.

Cyber-over-RF System Targets Unauthorized Drones

Sentrycs uses Cyber-over-RF technology to detect, identify, track, and mitigate unauthorized drones without conventional jamming. The platform also supports pilot geolocation, giving law enforcement more time to assess potential threats. Officials can monitor a drone, approach its pilot, or safely redirect the aircraft when authorized.

The system avoids kinetic interception and broad radio-frequency disruption, which reduces operational risks around crowded stadium environments. It also maintains communications continuity while protecting nearby authorized systems from unnecessary interference. That design supports security operations in dense urban locations where conventional counter-drone tools can create complications.

Sentrycs combines several security functions within one portable platform, which simplifies deployment and lowers infrastructure requirements. The Jaguars can use the equipment beyond regular-season games when authorized. That flexibility could support concerts, special events, and other public-safety operations at the venue.

Ondas Expands Sports Security Footprint

The Jaguars selection extends Sentrycs’ presence in professional sports security after deployments during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ondas said those deployments demonstrated the system’s ability to support large venues without disrupting operations. The new NFL contract expands that model into American professional football.

Unauthorized drones have created growing security challenges around stadiums, airports, government sites, and crowded public events. Venue operators increasingly require tools that can distinguish legitimate aircraft from unauthorized activity. Rapid identification also helps authorities respond proportionally without disrupting spectators or nearby communications.

For Ondas, the Jaguars deployment adds another commercial use case for its autonomous security portfolio. The contract also highlights demand for portable counter-drone systems with detection and mitigation capabilities. ONDS shares remained positive during the session despite retreating from earlier intraday gains.