--- title: Drone Defense is Key When it Comes to Perimeter Protection | SkySafe description: Those tasked with protecting correctional facilities in 2023 know all too well the threats posed by high-tech RC drones, which have only continued to escalate along with the continually evolving technology behind them. 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With that in mind, [Correctional News](https://correctionalnews.com/) tapped the mind of SkySafe CEO Grant Jordan for his insights on this vital security issue. SkySafe is the lone airspace security technology company to create and operate a comprehensive, city-wide sensor network that allows organizations to detect, identify, track, and analyze the drones in their airspace, including the location of the operator. This cutting-edge, cloud-based SaaS platform puts real-time and historical drone data at your fingertips, without the need to acquire, install, or maintain expensive hardware. Correctional News touched base with Jordan on the importance of drone defense, how it’s transformed in recent years and some other vital topics tied to defending our skies from unwanted intruders. 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