Rapid Review A: The Logic of Terrorist Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems, Enabling Factors, and Barriers to Exploitation

Authors

Austin C. Doctor, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

4-2025

Abstract

The National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education (NCITE) Center has been tasked by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to support evidenced, novel frameworks that accurately represent the current nature and future trajectory of the threat of terrorist use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). In support of a subject matter expert summit hosted in early 2025, the project team completed three rapid review reports which focus on key dimensions of the issue, which include emerging trends, the logic of terrorist UAS exploitation, and related risk factors.

Recommended Citation

Doctor, A. (2025). The Logic of Terrorist Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems, Enabling Factors, and Barriers to Exploitation [report]. A report prepared for the National Counterterrorism Innovation Technology and Education Center (NCITE).