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Drone sightings at stadiums are on the rise—up 20% annually with over 2,800 reported at NFL games last year alone—and these aren’t just harmless gadgets. Unauthorized drones can disrupt games, endanger spectator safety, and create serious stadium security risks. For the University of Illinois, one drone incident at Memorial Stadium proved just how high the stakes can get.

Recent drone sightings have sparked nationwide curiosity and concern—and highlighted the urgent need for action. With drones becoming cheaper and more accessible—over 10 million drones are expected to be in the skies by 2030—incidents like this will only increase. Security leaders must ask themselves: How prepared are we if this happens in our airspace?

This year made one thing crystal clear: drones are no longer harmless toys buzzing around parks—they’ve become serious threats capable of breaching events, surveilling critical infrastructure, and disrupting lives. Let’s dive into some of 2024’s most eye-opening drone incidents, which highlight just how vulnerable we are—and how vital it is to take action before it’s too late.

SkySafe and Fortem Technologies, a trailblazer in airspace intelligence, security, and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones, introduce a fully integrated solution for drone detection and mitigation aimed at addressing the escalating risk of unauthorized drone incursions.

We are proud to announce that SkySafe has been awarded a two-year renewal agreement from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to continue its work to help combat drone threats and protect the lives of spectators, students, student-athletes, and first responders.

SkySafe has been awarded a significant contract from Amentum and will deploy a cloud-based drone detection system along a portion of the US southern border.

A recent incident with a United Airlines flight exposes a critical threat between airplanes and drones. What does this mean for the future of aviation safety?

Universities and colleges are bustling hubs of innovation, education, and research. But with open campuses and growing drone use, these institutions f...

SkySafe tests seven drone manufacturers for Remote ID requirements, revealing a number of failures and shortcomings. Read the full report.

SkySafe finds that most drone manufacturers are not compliant with the new Remote ID standards, raising concerns and questions about accountability.