Introducing AirGuard x SkyDio: A New Kind of Integration
Today, AirSight announces a strategic partnership with SkyDio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight. AirGuard x SkyDio is built to close the gap between the moment a drone threat is detected, and the moment security teams have eyes on the scene.
AirGuard, from AirSight, detects UAV threats in real time and instantly shares that data with SkyDio, allowing operators to deploy an autonomous monitoring drone that reaches the location fast and streams live intelligence directly to security officers. No manual relay. No waiting. Just a fast workflow that puts the right information in front of the right people, in seconds.
The FBI, the World Cup, and a Zero-Tolerance Sky
This past June, the FBI and the FAA made it clear that the airspace above a World Cup venue is “No Drone Zone”. In June, federal agents seized 15 drones near SoFi Stadium and the L.A. Memorial Coliseum after drone operators violated temporary flight restrictions during the event. The FAA had already banned all unauthorized flights within a 3-nautical-mile radius of SoFi Stadium and up to 3,000 feet above ground level on match days.
“We have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to drones violating the temporary flight restrictions.” — Amir Ehsaei, Special Agent in Charge of Counterterrorism & Crisis Response, FBI Los Angeles Field Office, told LAist.
Drone detection teams were on the ground at every game. And still, people flew anyway. It’s a reminder that drone threats at major public events aren’t a future problem. This is exactly the kind of situation AirGuard x SkyDio is built for.
The Limits of Traditional Drone Response
Unlike traditional drone response workflows that require manual coordination between systems, AirGuard x SkyDio streamlines detection and deployment through direct integration. The moment AirGuard identifies a threat, the data moves to SkyDio automatically and without delay.
What This Integration Delivers
AirGuard doesn’t send a generic alert. It sends a full picture: drone make and model, real-time GPS location of both the drone and its pilot, altitude, and complete flight path, all pulled from a sensor suite that includes Remote ID, radio frequency, radar, and optical and thermal cameras.
The SkyDio autonomous monitoring drone then layers live visuals on top of that, streaming directly back to security officers so they can assess the scene from a safe distance before committing to a course of action. Together, the two platforms create a continuous intelligence loop: from first detection through active assessment.
How It Works: Five Steps from Detection to Assessment
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Detect. AirGuard’s sensor suite: Remote ID, radio frequency, radar, electro-optical and infrared cameras, catches the threat the moment it enters the airspace.
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Enrich. AirGuard sends the data: drone make and model, real-time GPS of both the drone and pilot, altitude, and full flight path.
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Alert. AirGuard pushes the enriched alert to SkyDio automatically, delivering everything the operator needs within seconds.
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Deploy. The operator reviews the incoming threat data and deploys a SkyDio autonomous monitoring drone to the exact threat location.
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Assess. The SkyDio drone streams live visuals in real time, putting eyes on the scene instantly so security officers can act with clarity, not guesswork.
That extra visibility is what turns a reactive hurry into a confident, controlled operation.
Built for the People Doing This Work
Security officers dealing with drone threats aren’t just managing a technology problem. They’re operating under pressure, with incomplete information, knowing that a slow call can have real consequences. This integration changes their starting position because now security officials walk into a response with enriched UAV threat data already in front of them and a monitoring drone already in the air. This leads to more confidence and better decisions.
“This integration closes the gap between detection and response in a way that wasn’t possible before. By combining AirGuard’s drone detection with SkyDio’s autonomous monitoring capabilities, security teams gain faster awareness, greater confidence, and better information to make critical decisions.” — Robert Tabbara, Founder & CEO, AirSight
The Drone Threat Isn’t Going Away, and Neither Is the Pressure to Respond Faster
Los Angeles isn’t done. The city is already looking ahead to the 2028 Summer Olympics: more venues, larger crowds, and a much higher security bar.
The question isn’t whether drone threats will show up at the Olympics. They will. The question is whether teams will have the tools to handle them fast enough. The AirGuard x SkyDio integration is built to make sure the answer is yes.
About SkyDio
SkyDio is the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and the world leader in autonomous flight technology. We leverage breakthrough artificial intelligence to create flying robots that are easier to operate, safer to fly, and more capable in complex environments. Our systems are trusted by more than 3,800 agencies and organizations across the U.S. military, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors. Visit https://www.skydio.com/ for more information.
