The best anti-drone systems share three strengths: they see the drones that matter to a site, they show the security team where the pilot is standing, and they turn every alert into a fast, confident response. That is exactly how AirSight built AirGuard. Our platform brings Remote ID, RF, radar, and optical sensors together into one live airspace picture with the GPS location of both the drone and its pilot. And because AirSight is hardware-agnostic, every deployment is built from the sensors that fit your site, not from one manufacturer's catalog.
The need is growing every quarter: the FAA's public records list 568 reports of drones near airports from July through September 2026 alone. Here is what separates the best anti-drone systems and the best anti-drone companies, and why stadiums, campuses, and police departments choose AirSight.
What the Best Anti-Drone Systems Have in Common
The leading systems are defined by what they let a security team do. Seven capabilities set them apart, and each one is built into AirGuard.
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They see transmitting and silent drones alike. Remote ID and RF sensors identify the vast majority of consumer and commercial drones, and radar adds coverage for drones that transmit nothing at all. AirGuard's sensor tiers build from Remote ID to RF direction finding to radar with a visual camera, so coverage grows with your needs.
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They find the pilot. AirGuard shows the live GPS location of the drone and its pilot on one dashboard, along with the drone's make, model, altitude, and speed. Your team goes straight to the person responsible.
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They tell drones from everything else. AirGuard's AI aircraft type classification separates drones from birds, AirSight's advanced radar filtering keeps attention on genuine threats, and an optional ADS-B integration shows manned aircraft alongside drone detections on a single screen.
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They put everything on one screen. AirGuard fuses every sensor into a single pane of glass and integrates with existing video management and command-and-control platforms, so operators work in one place.
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They keep the record. Flight History and Playback preserves every past incident, and AirGuard's analytics help teams refine their standard operating procedures over time.
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They scale with you. AirGuard covers one site, many sites, or an entire city, with a single sensor or a full multi-layered network.
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They connect detection to response. Through AirSight x Skydio, AirGuard instantly shares detection data with Skydio, so operators can launch an autonomous drone that reaches the location fast and streams live intelligence directly to security officers.
What the Best Anti-Drone Companies Have in Common
Technology is only half the decision. The best anti-drone companies stand behind their systems long after installation, and that is how AirSight works.
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An open ecosystem. AirSight scouts the global market for best-in-class sensors and integrates them into AirGuard through an open API architecture, so data from a $500 sensor or a military-grade radar becomes one coherent airspace picture. You are never locked into a single manufacturer.
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Field-tested hardware. Before any sensor reaches a client, AirSight's engineering team tests it in the field for detection range, accuracy, latency, and durability.
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Solutions built for your site and budget. Because AirSight is not tied to one manufacturer, every deployment is a tailored bundle, from a lightweight mobile setup to a permanent multi-layered grid.
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People who stay with you. AirSight provides in-depth training on AirGuard, its sensors, and its integrations, 24/7 support, and, in the Complete tier, 24/7 human verification of alerts.
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Security roots that run deep. AirSight was established in 2003 as 911Security and has provided security solutions to Fortune 500 companies, U.S. Army bases, airports, prisons, universities, and stadiums. It brought that experience to drone detection software in 2019.
Proven Where It Matters
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Camping World Stadium: AirSight supported three major sporting events, including the NFL Pro Bowl, as documented in our Camping World Stadium case study.
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Chula Vista Police Department: the city chose AirGuard to provide third-party tracking for all of the department's drone flights. Read the Chula Vista case study.
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University of Kentucky: the university is building a safer campus with AirSight's drone detection, as our University of Kentucky case study shows.
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Super Bowl LIX: Louisiana State Police described AirSight's technology as "a force multiplier" during the public safety deployment. See more on our case studies page.
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Recognition and partners: AirSight was named a winner of the D CEO Innovation Awards 2025 and works with partners including Skydio, Convergint for critical infrastructure, and PSA Security, alongside our correctional airspace work with Bosch and Echodyne.
How to Choose the Best Anti-Drone System for Your Site
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See your airspace first. The best decisions start with data. AirSight helps organizations learn what is in their airspace before they commit to a permanent system.
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Match the sensors to the site. A campus, a stadium, and a correctional facility need different sensor mixes. Our AirGuard hardware tiers show how coverage builds from Remote ID to radar, and our guide on how to compare drone detection systems walks through the evaluation step by step.
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Plan the response. Pair detection with clear procedures, trained operators, and the right partners. Public agencies can explore funding through the FEMA Counter-UAS Grant Program, and agencies running drone programs can connect detection to response with AirSight x Skydio.
The Right Choice for Your Airspace
The best anti-drone systems see more, find the pilot faster, and make every response easier. AirSight brings all of that together in one open platform, backed by field-tested hardware, real deployments, and a team that stays with you. Whether you protect a stadium, a campus, a correctional facility, or a city, AirGuard is built to give your team the full picture of your airspace.
See what is in your airspace. Book a demo and ask how AirSight can show you your airspace before you commit.
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