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Sentrycs is a counter-drone detection and defeat company acquired by Ondas Holdings in 2026 and selected to provide C-UAS coverage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Since Ondas Holdings acquired it in 2026, Sentrycs has supplied radio-frequency counter-drone technology for civilian and security sites.

Last refreshed: 1 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

How does Sentrycs defeat drones without disrupting GPS or radio communications at mass events?

Timeline for Sentrycs

#18 29 Sept
#12 10 Jun

Selected for 2026 FIFA World Cup C-UAS coverage following Ondas Holdings acquisition

Drones: Industry & Defence: World Cup as a counter-drone audition
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Background

Sentrycs is an Israeli-origin counter-drone company that detects, identifies and defeats unauthorised aircraft through their radio-frequency links. Its approach avoids GPS jamming, which suits crowded places where safety systems and ordinary communications must remain available.

Ondas Holdings acquired Sentrycs in 2026, placing the company within a wider autonomous-systems group. The acquisition gives Sentrycs access to a US-listed parent while preserving a specialist role in the defeat part of counter-drone operations.

The company matters where operators need to stop drones without creating fresh disruption. Its technology is relevant to stadiums, airports, borders and other sites where a kinetic response or broad radio interference can create risks of its own.

Common Questions
What is Sentrycs and how does its counter-drone system work?
Sentrycs is a counter-drone company that uses radio-frequency signal analysis to detect, identify, and defeat unauthorised drones by intercepting the control signals between the drone and its operator, without jamming GPS or disrupting other communications.Source: Lowdown drones-industry-defence briefing, June 2026
Who owns Sentrycs?
Sentrycs was acquired by Ondas Holdings (Nasdaq: ONDS) in 2026 as part of the company's strategy to build a vertically integrated autonomous-systems and counter-drone platform.Source: Lowdown drones-industry-defence briefing, June 2026
Why was Sentrycs chosen for counter-drone duties at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Sentrycs was selected alongside DroneShield to provide C-UAS coverage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; its RF-based system can neutralise drone threats in crowded civilian environments without collateral disruption to communications or GPS signals at a venue.Source: Parsons Corporation press release via GlobeNewswire, June 2026
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 1 October 2026. Editorial standards.