SkySafe and State of Rhode Island Renew Multi-Year Contract Expanding Drone Detection Across the State

SkySafe announces that the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) has renewed its contract with SkySafe for three more years as well as expanded coverage to help monitor airspace across the state covering airports, correctional facilities, and other high-risk sites.

SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today SkySafe, a leader in drone detection and airspace security, announces that the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) has renewed its contract with SkySafe for three more years as well as expanded coverage to help monitor airspace across the state covering airports, correctional facilities, and other high-risk sites.

SkySafe's cloud-based drone detection technology provides the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency with a comprehensive solution for airspace management. Its system addresses the escalating challenge of enforcing drone ordinances while significantly enhancing safety across critical sites. The system enables the agency officials to identify, track, and gather real-time drone data in real time and then map current activity against historical data, revealing crucial patterns and trends.

"From our rapid deployment to enabling complete visibility into Newport's airspace at some of the state's largest events, we're proud to continue supporting Rhode Island to help keep its residents and attendees safe," said Melissa Swisher, Chief Revenue Officer at SkySafe.

"Rhode Island's decision to renew and expand our partnership is a testament to the proven impact of our technology and the strength of our collaboration," said Melissa Swisher, Chief Revenue Officer at SkySafe. "From our rapid deployment—successfully operational in just four days—to enabling complete visibility into Newport's airspace at some of the state's largest events, we're proud to continue supporting Rhode Island to help keep its residents and attendees safe."

Within the first year, SkySafe logged more than 30,000 drone flights within just a five-kilometer radius. This substantial dataset demonstrated the critical need for enhanced airspace monitoring and enabled RIEMA to secure additional funding for drone defense, expand SkySafe coverage statewide, and drive inter-agency discussions around comprehensive drone security measures.

"Before SkySafe, it was all boots on the ground—someone spotting a drone and hoping to track it down. Now we can see where it launched, how high it went, how long it flew, and where it flew from. It's completely changed how we approach airspace security," said John Washburn, Associate Director, Operations at the State of Rhode Island's Emergency Management Agency.

To learn more about how SkySafe is enhancing security with drone detection software, visit: https://www.skysafe.io/

About SkySafe

SkySafe's drone detection technology enables critical infrastructure, commercial, and government organizations to identify, track, and analyze drone activity in their airspace. The cloud-based SaaS platform provides real-time and historical drone data, offering precise information on drone location, altitude, velocity, flight status, launch point, and pilot location. SkySafe's comprehensive capabilities, including advanced drone forensics, enable users to proactively respond to and alleviate security vulnerabilities before an incident occurs. Used in diverse environments—from oil rigs and water treatment facilities to ca****mpuses and stadiums—SkySafe delivers crucial insights to counter potentially malicious drones, safeguarding people and communities from security threats, operational disruptions, and privacy violations.

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