Airmail

Since 2020, more than two million uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), most commonly known as drones, have been registered by law to the Federal Aviation Administration. In 2022, more than 855,000 new registrations have been filed thus far—and this says nothing of the drones that are purchased and never registered. With drones accessible to the general public, secure facilities like jails and prisons are now encountering skyrocketing cases of drones smuggling contraband such as drugs, weapons, ammun...

The first minutes of a response to a drone incident could make or break an investigation. This webinar is designed to inform first responders on what to do in the event of a drone incident. Any mistakes made during an incident response could have major consequences on any subsequent forensics analysis. The steps used in this webinar are derived from INTERPOL's Framework for Responding to a Drone Incident. Steps include assessing the scene, preserving, and documenting, and identifying additional ...

The Farmers Insurance Open is held at Torrey Pines golf course in San Diego, CA. We sat down with Andrew Harmatys, the Chief Operating Officer for the tournament, to find out why they selected SkySafe to enhance their airspace security. As he put it, “If you have the ability to do something to further protect your fans, your sponsors, your players in this case, why wouldn’t you do it?” Click here to learn how SkySafe was able to provide the tournament’s Unified Command with enhanced airspace aw...

For first responders to a drone incident, actions or inactions could have serious consequences to future investigations. SkySafe recently shared a Quick Reference Guide designed for anyone who in the capacity of their duties may be required to respond to a drone incident. Using data incorporated from INTERPOL’s Framework for Responding to a Drone Incident (January 2020), as well as standard practices around digital forensics, incident response, and crime scene procedures, SkySafe has presented a...

"Drones are incredibly accessible to the public, but because unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are not always flown by hobbyists or people with good intentions, sporting facilities and other large event venues are often forced to take their attention from the players on the field and the fans in the stands and turn their concerns to the skies. Not only have rogue drones caused delays in games, but they have the potential for game cancellations or even worse – injuries to spectators, athletes,...

As we approach the “biggest game of the year”, people may be wondering if the retractable roof over State Farm Stadium will be open. Most likely the answer is no. One of the many reasons why could be the risk that drones pose to open-air stadiums. In the 2021-2022 NFL season, the NFL recorded close to 1,400 incidents of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) flying near stadiums during flight restrictions related to ongoing games. In fact, twice in one weekend this season, drones were responsible for d...

Drones can be seen by many in Law Enforcement and Corrections as a threat. But that is not always the case. Drones are being used by law enforcement as a method of surveillance, suspect tracking, and de-escalation. Drones as First Responder (DFR) programs allow law enforcement to deploy drones in response to 911 calls and other incidents as the first “eyes” on the scene. These drones have cameras on board that can stream video back to law enforcement agents, oftentimes within minutes. Seen as a ...

The CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in 28 consumer technology product categories. Those with the highest rating receive the “Best of Innovation” distinction. An elite panel of industry expert judges, including members of the media, designers, engineers and more, reviewed submissions based on innovation, engineering and functionality, aesthetic and design. SkySafe ...

“Drones have really changed the dynamic on the battlefield in unbelievable ways,” says Grant Jordan, CEO of SkySafe, a San Diego-based company that has become a global leader in drone defense strategy. “Prior to the addition of drones, a military branch like the Air Force operated in a world of air dominance. You either fully owned the airspace or you didn’t. But today, drones have filled the gap that won’t allow you to have that type of total control. Any random person can take a $500 drone, fl...

As drone use across the U.S. has grown, so have the array of ways to defend against these contraband-carrying threats to correctional facilities. CN recently reached out to SkySafe CEO Grant Jordan to see how his firm is stepping up to help facilities detect and deter today’s high-tech drones. How has the drone threat to correctional facilities evolved in recent years, and how is SkySafe responding? GJ: Drone technology is rapidly advancing, as is its personal and commercial use. According to th...