Law Enforcement Drone Detection

Law enforcement uses drone detection to know what is flying over a scene, event, or operation — and, critically, where the operator is. AirGuard gives officers each drone's make, model, speed, altitude, and GPS location plus the pilot's position in real time, so they can gauge the threat, respond proactively, protect officers and the public, and gather evidence to identify and arrest unauthorized pilots. Because the system is deployable, agencies aren't limited to defending a single fixed building.

Yes — and for law enforcement this is the decisive capability. AirGuard's RF direction finding pinpoints the operator's location, and the platform reports the GPS and Wi-Fi coordinates of both the drone and the pilot. Locating the operator is what turns a detection into an arrest, an interdiction, or a prosecutable case, rather than just an alert that a drone is present.

The SAFER SKIES Act, signed into law on December 18, 2025 as part of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, expands counter-UAS authority to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies. For the first time, these agencies have a path to detect, track, and — once trained and certified through a federal program — mitigate drones that pose a credible threat to people, events, critical infrastructure, or facilities. DHS and DOJ are expected to publish implementing regulations, including training standards and an authorized-equipment list, around mid-2026. Detection is the foundation of any lawful response, which is where AirGuard fits.

Yes. AirGuard detects and classifies drones in the airspace regardless of who is flying them, including drones used by criminal groups to surveil officers. It identifies the drone and locates the operator, so when a gang or cartel flies a drone to track police movements or scout an operation, the agency knows it is being watched and can respond — turning an attempted counter-surveillance into a chance to locate and stop the operator.

Mitigation — jamming, disabling, or downing a drone — has historically been restricted to a few federal agencies, and operating RF jamming equipment without authorization is a federal crime. The SAFER SKIES Act creates a path for state and local agencies to gain mitigation authority once personnel are trained and certified under a federal program, but full implementation depends on forthcoming rulemaking. In the meantime, detection, tracking, pilot location, and documentation are fully lawful and are the foundation any agency needs to respond appropriately and build a case.

Yes. Alongside the SAFER SKIES Act, FEMA has begun distributing counter-UAS grant funding to support detection, system integration, and training, with priority for agencies connected to major 2026 events. Federal grant programs generally fund detection and situational-awareness technology while prohibiting weapons purchases. Agencies that begin evaluating detection systems now will be positioned to use this funding and deploy once implementing regulations are finalized.

Airsight is a vendor-neutral validator that stress-tests detection equipment from global vendors and integrates only what proves reliable into the AirGuard platform — eliminating single-vendor lock-in. Its multi-layered approach combines Remote ID, RF detection, direction finding, and radar with a 24/7 expert monitoring team that verifies alerts. AirSight already works with state police and law enforcement agencies nationwide, and provides the deployable detection and pilot-location intelligence that public-safety operations depend on.