Drone Detection for Spectator Sports

Sports stadiums and large entertainment venues are increasingly facing unauthorized drone threats during game days, concerts, and major events. While security teams implement rigorous perimeter control measures, traditional ground-based defenses are not enough to address the growing risks posed by drones.
How Can Drones Pose a Threat to Stadiums & Large Events?
- Unauthorized Media Broadcasts & Privacy Violations: Drones can illegally stream events, violating broadcasting rights and media exclusivity agreements, leading to significant revenue loss for event organizers and sponsors.
- Security Breaches & Contraband Smuggling: Drones can be used to drop illicit substances, weapons, or other unauthorized items into stadiums, bypassing traditional security screenings.
- Airspace Violations & Safety Risks: Unauthorized drones flying over stadiums pose a direct safety threat to attendees, with the risk of crashes, falling debris, or even intentional disruptions causing serious injuries in densely packed crowds. They can also damage property, interfere with broadcast equipment, and collide with media helicopters or event pyrotechnics, creating legal and financial liabilities.
- Potential Terrorist Attacks: Drones can be weaponized to carry hazardous payloads, threatening public safety at high-profile events and mass gatherings.
With most sports aired live on TV and with social media at attendees’ fingertips, the world would be watching any catastrophe live on national TV or online with the posting and viral sharing of videos captured at the event. Open air sports venues are at a real risk from drone threats.
AirSight provides stadiums with best-in-class multi-layered drone detection technology designed to identify, track, and mitigate drone threats in real time. Our AirGuard software goes beyond standard detection by integrating multiple sensor technologies into a single, powerful platform, ensuring comprehensive airspace security tailored to each venue’s unique needs. With real-time drone and pilot location tracking, AirGuard equips security teams and law enforcement with precise, actionable intelligence—allowing them to respond swiftly and effectively before a drone incident escalates.
Airsight Security offers AirGuard, best in class drone detection solution:
- Drone Identification & Classification – Instantly detect and classify drones, now with drone type alerts in Layer 1 notifications, helping teams prioritize threats faster.
- Drone & Pilot Location – Pinpoint GPS and Wi-Fi coordinates of both the drone and its operator for rapid situational awareness.
- Altitude & Position Tracking – Monitor drone altitude, latitude, and longitude with enhanced map-based visibility, including the Zoom to Zone feature, allowing instant focus on your customized zones.
- Pilot Information (Available to Law Enforcement Only) – Gain access to pilot details to support enforcement actions.
- Real-Time Threat Monitoring – Track drone and pilot movements as they happen, with Copy Address functionality for instant sharing of precise incident locations.
- Drone Make & Model Recognition – Identify drone types and assess payload capabilities, ensuring informed security responses.
- Speed Analysis & Trend Insights – Monitor drone velocity and analyze activity trends over 120 days for long-term security planning.
- Live Threat Monitoring – Get precise, real-time alerts on actual drone threats, filtered by 24/7 human monitoring to eliminate false alarms.
