Drones have been in the news quite a bit lately but rogue drones shouldn’t be a problem at this week’s PGA Tour stop.
SkySafe, which bills itself as an industry leader in “drone detection and airspace security,” has announced a renewal of a partnership with the Farmers Insurance Open for a third straight year. SkySafe says this will ensure “comprehensive airspace protection for all players, staff, spectators and sponsors during the PGA Tour golf tournament” at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, on the north side of San Diego.
The North and South golf courses at Torrey Pines offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean as well as the coastline.
“The safety of our players, fans, and sponsors is our top priority,” Andrew Harmatys, Chief Operating Officer for the Century Club of San Diego, which runs the tournament, said in a statement. “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.”
Drones are used by TV networks, which this week include Golf Channel and CBS, but SkySafe says its drone detection software can make those “approved” drones while detecting unauthorized drones, including their exact launch locations.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: SkySafe returns to Farmers Insurance Open to track down rogue drones
