Using Drones on Estate Protection

Over the last few years, the commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems, known as drones, has become common.

Seeing the world as it is right now, this practice will definitely continue. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) predicts that the number of commercial drones that will be in use will grow up to more than 420,000 in 2021.

This is a big thing for enterprise security and drones will become a major factor in helping executive protection teams in managing risk mitigation efforts.

Drones allow executive protection agents to reduce and avoid threats, monitor larger areas effectively in less time, and become more proactive in responding to intruders. In addition, they are being utilized to conduct augmented security and are used to check at estate perimeters and do constant surveillance over vast areas.

Having an eye-in-the-sky is like getting a silver bullet for detection and deterrence in the security industry. Artificial Intelligence (AI) also plays a huge role in helping drones detect anomalies and threats, raising timely alarms for security teams to come up with an immediate and right response.

Benefits of Using Drones

Having high potential for efficient use in surveillance and security, drones, clearly have a huge impact in the executive protection industry. Therefore, it is crucial to know and understand the benefits of using drones for estate security.

With the help of drones, risks and threats can be dealt with in a safe, efficient, and more cost-effective way. Here are some of them:

• Better risk assessments. Drones can be used to detect gaps and vulnerabilities in security, factors that wouldn’t be seen normally without the use of such. It’s definitely better to see things in a 3D frame, as compared to a 2D one. This changes the dynamic of how security personnel will position their countermeasures.

• Increased perimeter control. Perimeters, estates, parking lots, campuses, stadiums, prisons, and other outdoor venues can be monitored more easily even at night, thanks to thermal imaging cameras.
• Wider inspections. Roofs and other high points can be inspected and monitored from the ground by using drones.
• Increased security of remote assets. Drones will definitely make it easier to watch over vast acres of land or animals contained in these areas. It’s easier to spot predators and poachers by also checking on pipelines, machinery, wind farms, and other forms of infrastructure.
• More safety for executive agents. A drone can take the place of a human in reaching an intruder, prison fight, and other problems that need to be reached faster. In this way, risks can be assessed better in order to create the right response. Drones are capable of analyzing images, and use audio and video sensors to identify explosions and gunfire.

• More savings. Using drones is more cost-effective since it lessens the need to use full-time security agents, fencing, and even helicopters in certain situations.

One can simply utilize the drones in surveillance of an area non-stop overnight, which can be done by setting up several rotating drones that can self-charge and fly when it’s already able.

The World Protection Group (WPG) uses drones in estate security, utilizing the latest technology, and operated by security agents who are legitimately trained to get the maximum out of unmanned aircraft.

Other Factors You Need to Know

Before you make your drone purchase or before you fly one, you have to get acquainted with the rules and regulations established by the FAA for using drones in the U.S.

You have to know your rights as well as the rights of the people around you. First, you need to be exactly clear on what you’re going to use the drone for—are you going to fly for fun or fly for profit?

The former has fewer requirements. It’s easier to get permission to use your drone if you will just share the images and videos with family and friends.

However, flying your unmanned aerial vehicle for money means passing the FAA test and getting Part 107 certification. Only when you get certified can you use your drone for business—capturing images and video from above to sell as stock images, wedding video and photography, film productions, and real estate.

You also need to have your drone registered if it weighs more than 8.8 ounces or 250 grams. Most commercial drone models are heavier, so most likely you will have to prepare for registration and get an FAA identification number.

You have to place this number on display on the exterior of your drone, which you can do with the help of printable stickers or label makers. For just five dollars, you can legally fly your drone for three years. 

What to Consider in Using Drones For Security

Drones let you gather an extensive amount of data needed to ensure the security of your client and their estate. So, we listed some factors you need to weigh on if you’re interested in using drones for estate security:

• Assess the risks. Consider the vulnerabilities, threats, and possible consequences that you may encounter when you use drones. Using them is definitely cool, but you need to have a more valid reason for utilizing them for security. Aside from knowing what you want and how you want to go about it, you also have to take in other vital details such as the approval of the FAA for, well, almost everything, from operator training to how many hours you can use your drones.

• Know the limitations. You need to verify what the manufacturer is saying about the drone and not just take their word for it.

This means doing operational tasks and collecting lots of data to make sure that using drones is really a viable option for you.

It is essential to consider utilizing drones for security. Drones are crucial in ensuring the security measures you have are efficient and effective. Having the best drone pilot and the latest technology are your best tools in the security arsenal.

If you wish to learn more, contact us at the World Protection Group today.