SAE Media Group has completed the acquisition of US-based C-UAS Hub (cuashub.com): a premier news resource for the counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) market, the two entities announced on 5 August 2024.
The acquisition of C-UAS Hub joins SMG’s growing family of conferences and publications of focused on solutions to detect, track, and ultimately disrupt/destroy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly called ‘drones’, before they can do harm.
The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
The idea for C-UAS Hub originated when the site’s co-creators – Tom Adams and Casey Flanagan – were working counter-UAS missions in federal law enforcement. While travelling across the United States supporting high-profile events and UAV-related criminal investigations, it became readily apparent that there was no central location to find relevant information to support their efforts. They therefore launched the website in 2022, followed by a daily email newsletter and LinkedIn page.
C-UAS Hub features the latest industry news, original articles, vendor profiles, products, services, events and jobs, along with a library of guides, references and research papers.
The site says it attracts users from over 180 countries and has enjoyed rapid growth. During the first half of 2024, it says its organic search traffic increased by nearly 300%, while new users were said to have increased by 70%.
“We are passionate about this site and excited to collaborate with SAE Media Group to realise its full potential,” Adams was quited as saying. “With current events in Ukraine and Israel and the verified drone threat to prisons, borders, ports, and critical infrastructure, C-UAS Hub will continue to expand and serve as a primary reference for the defence industry, security industry and law enforcement.”
“This acquisition strengthens our offerings to the C-UAS community and allows us to not only deliver live events but ensures the latest market intelligence is available to industry practitioners 24/7/365,” said Miles Dixon, managing director of SMG Conferences. “C-UAS Hub has established itself as the news platform for anti-drone professionals worldwide and we look forward to adding value though our expanded products and services.”
SAE Media Group President Joe Pramberger added: “For more than a century, SAE has brought together the key stakeholders in aerospace, defence, automotive and other critical industries to collectively solve important problems for the public good. The acquisition of C-UAS Hub will help us continue that legacy.”
