Advanced Drone Detection Technology Protects Players, Fans, and Sponsors at the PGA TOUR Event at Torrey Pines
by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb
San Diego-based SkySafe, a drone detection and airspace security software developer, recently announced it has renewed its partnership with the Farmers Insurance Open for the third consecutive year. The partnership ensures comprehensive airspace protection for all players, staff, spectators and sponsors during the PGA TOUR golf tournament, to be held January 22-25 at Torrey Pines Golf Course.
SkySafe’s advanced detection technology can help mitigate the growing threat of unauthorized drones, allowing the Farmers Insurance Open to keep their spectators safe without an expensive investment in hardware security infrastructure.
“Our technology gives tournament organizers real-time visibility into aerial threats like rogue drones, enabling swift responses to unauthorized activity. We’re honored to support tournament security and help protect everyone in attendance.” Chief Revenue Officer Melissa Swisher, SkySafe
“We recognize that major events like the Farmers Insurance Open attract large crowds from across the globe, making safety a number one priority,” said Melissa Swisher, Chief Revenue Officer at SkySafe. “With our technology, tournament organizers gain real-time visibility into potential aerial threats, such as rogue drones on the course, enabling rapid responses to unauthorized activity. We’re honored to support the tournament’s security efforts and play a key role in protecting everyone in attendance.”
Like in previous years, only approved drones (mostly operated by media partners Golf Channel and CBS) so that only authorized media drones can operate without interference while still being monitored. According to the press release, the technology will also alert tournament organizers and the Unified Command team when unauthorized drones are detected, including their exact launch location. This kind of precise information sharing can aid in law enforcement responses to threats while also ensuring a safe environment for all spectators.
“The safety of our players, fans, and sponsors is our top priority,” said Andrew Harmatys, Chief Operating Officer for the Century Club of San Diego, which operates the Farmers Insurance Open. “We’re proud to be among the leaders embracing drone detection technology to enhance safety at our tournament. SkySafe’s solution has been a valuable addition to our event.”
To learn more about SkySafe’s drone-detecting event security and spectator safety software, click here.
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Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
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