As a seasoned drone hobbyist and the editor of a favorite drone magazine, I’m always buzzing about the latest ways our airborne companions are making a real impact. Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s rapidly changing the security landscape: drone-based facility protection. Forget the guard dogs and fence-line patrols; we’re talking autonomous eyes in the sky, offering 24/7 surveillance, rapid response capabilities, and a level of situational awareness that was once just a pipe dream. Are drones truly the next frontier in safeguarding our critical infrastructure, and how can these technologies be integrated for maximum impact? That’s what we’ll be exploring, with key insights gleaned from some cutting-edge YouTube videos that will have you rethinking traditional security measures. So, buckle up and prepare for a high-flying look into the future of facility security!
Key Takeaways from the Videos
Autonomous Perimeter Monitoring is Here: Forget manual patrols; systems like the Percepto Sparrow can fly pre-programmed routes in all weather conditions, autonomously monitoring perimeters and identifying potential threats without the need for human intervention. This provides a significant increase in coverage and reduces human error.
Thermal Imaging for Enhanced Situational Awareness: Thermal imaging, as showcased by the Infrared Training Center, is rapidly becoming a critical tool for public safety drone operations. It allows for identification of heat signatures in search and rescue, fire fighting and law enforcement scenarios. The application is readily transferable to site security for applications including intruder detection and fire prevention.
Seamless Integration with Security Systems: Solutions like Azur Drones’ Skeyetech system demonstrates how autonomous drones can be integrated directly into existing security platforms, such as Genetec and Milestone, allowing for automated deployment based on alarm triggers or operator demands. This means near-instant response times.
Rapid Deployment and Fast Response: The Skeyetech system is ready to fly in just 30 seconds, offering a real-time, rapid response to alarms and events and helping operators make faster, more informed decisions, critical in high-stakes security scenarios.
Beyond Perimeter Patrols: Drones are expanding security application beyond simple patrols to encompass ports, providing surveillance not just to facilities but also ships. This provides greater security compliance, especially in areas where international shipping regulations apply.
A Bird’s-Eye View of the Future
The videos highlight an exciting trend: the move toward fully autonomous drone security solutions. What was once limited to high-end military operations is quickly becoming accessible to a wider range of facilities. The integration of Artificial Intelligence will continue to improve the drone’s ability to identify and classify objects, improving the speed and effectiveness of the drone in real world situations. As drone technologies continue to advance, we will not only see improvements in flight times, sensor capabilities, and integration, but also a reduction in operating costs, which makes them even more accessible for smaller facilities. The future of facility security will be increasingly defined by these technologies and the data they provide.
Up, Up, and Away!
The days of static, ground-based security systems are numbered. Drone technology offers a dynamic, adaptable, and cost-effective approach to protecting our critical infrastructure. From autonomous perimeter patrols to thermal imaging capabilities and seamless integration with existing security platforms, drones are truly changing the game. Don’t just take my word for it – scroll down and check out the video highlights to see these game-changing systems in action.
The videos are waiting below
Fully Autonomous Site Security & Monitoring Drone SolutionAerialVision Africa28,312 views | 296 | June 10 2019 11:14:09 (5 comments)[ Read more … ]
Percepto and Magos have collaborated to offer a cutting edge, fully autonomous perimeter monitoring, protection and security system.
Thanks to advanced vision technologies and autonomous capabilities, Percepto and Magos can provide facilities of any size with un-manned, 24/7 peace of mind while performing a multitude of missions.
The Sparrow drone can fly in any weather condition without human intervention, and can monitor and track a potential security threat while security teams coordinate a response.
For information contact Aerial Vision Africa:
Tel: +27 12 880 0145
Email: info@AerialVisionAfrica.com
Web form: https://www.aerialvisionafrica.com/contact
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Drone Fundamentals for Public SafetyInfrared Training Center7,791 views | 74 | August 19 2019 13:00:08 (5 comments)[ Read more … ]
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Infrared Training Center
http://www.infraredtraining.com
1-866-TRAIN-IR
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Presenters:
Adam Ringle
President/CEO, Adam Ringle Consulting
Romeo Durscher
Director of Public Safety Integration, DJI
Matt Schwoegler
Infrared Training Center
Overview:
Aerial thermal imaging for public safety is among the most popular, and one of the fastest growing, aspects of drone operations. Search and rescue (SAR), fire-fighting, and law enforcement are all applications that have well-established histories with thermal imaging, both on the ground and now in the air with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). This webinar will provide an overview of the different ways thermal imaging is being used for sUAS operations in the public safety arena and what knowledge and skills are required for working in this field. Included will be an overview of the type of drone equipment used, the unique imaging challenges encountered and why proper training and certification is necessary for safe operation and mission success with this technology.
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Azur Drones – Skeyetech Automated surveillance drone integrated with Genetec Security centerSecurify AB368 views | 3 | November 25 2019 15:44:10 (0 comments)[ Read more … ]
Skeyetech is an autonomous drone solution developed by Azur Drones, A French company based in Bordeaux. The system consists of a proprietary autonomous drone and its docking station for weather protection and charging. Skeyetech is integrated into Milestone and Genetec. The missions that are pre-programmed can be activated with an impulse from an alarm sensor or on-demand by an operator, and within 30 seconds, the drone has started its mission. Thus Skeyetech solution allows operators to make faster and more accurate operational decisions.
Skeyetech is primarily intended for end-users with large facilities whose perimeter is characterized by extensive fence lines. Benefits are numerous: the drone can perform efficient perimeter patrols, investigate events and support response teams. But it also opens new applications that are difficult to establish with traditional technology. For example, Skeyetech drone can help strengthen safety levels on international ports, which are subject to International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) and are thus responsible for onshore but also for the ship’s seaside security.
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