With crime rates rising dramatically in the UK, more and more people are starting to look for brand-new ways to protect their property effectively. After all, there’s only so much that CCTV can do. Static cameras serve their purpose for small shops with clear-cut entrances and exits – but do they work as well for large areas with multiple entry points? Not really.
The stats don’t lie – the number of rural crimes and construction equipment thefts have spiked in recent years. So, what do you do if you’re in this position? You get creative. And that entails enlisting the help of a security guard. But not just any old security guard. It needs to be someone who can oversee large areas from a bird’s-eye position 24/7. Of course, we’re not talking about a flesh-and-blood guard – but about a camera drone.
So, how can drone surveillance and security services help you? Read on to find out.
Drone surveillance – the basics
We use the term drone surveillance to refer to the close observation of a person or group of people via a flying camera drone. In case you didn’t know, drones are small aircrafts that can fly completely autonomously. Drones are equipped with top-of-the-range navigation assistance software and hyper-accurate GPS – which means that they’re perfect for surveillance and security purposes.
So, how does drone surveillance and security work? We’ll provide a clear example. Let’s say that you’re a farm owner or a company supervising a construction site in a rural area. How do you keep the thieves at bay? It’s clear that CCTV won’t cut it – too many entry points. And hiring a brigade-sized team of security guards is probably way over your budget – not to mention ineffective for a large and difficult-to-reach area.
Well, that’s where drone surveillance comes in. Because a drone can fly over large areas, it will protect all your entry points from a distance. It doesn’t even matter if it’s pitch-dark, as drones are equipped with state-of-the-art night-vision cameras and thermal sensors. This means that they can detect movement that is unperceivable by the human eye.
And there’s more. Unlike CCTV and security guards, a drone won’t stay put when identifying a trespasser. Instead, it will follow them and provide you with real-time tracking details so you can inform the appropriate authorities. And because it’s equipped with high-definition cameras that can take high-quality pictures and videos even in the dark, your drone will also provide you with clear evidence of any illegal act committed on your property.
Basically, drones are a mobile, all-in-one surveillance solution that will make criminals stop in their tracks as soon as they see them. But that doesn’t even come close to grasping the true potential of drone surveillance.
The many different uses of drone surveillance
Because of how multi-functional they are, drones are used in a variety of different ways in the surveillance and security sector. From permanently installed drones that ensure general surveillance to completely mobile drones whose main aim is to find criminal evidence, there are many different ways you can use a drone.
These are only a few of them…
Evidence gathering
Many landowners and security companies come to us with the same problem – they have caught a trespasser on CCTV, but the image quality is so poor that the evidence is basically useless. This is particularly common at night when CCTV struggles to capture movement clearly.
Fortunately, that problem doesn’t exist with drone security. Any state-of-the-art drone will always be equipped with high-res cameras that take clear pictures and videos even in unfavourable conditions. This makes drone surveillance the perfect choice if you need to gather evidence of a trespasser or thief.
24/7 monitoring
Have you ever wished that your security guards didn’t have to take breaks? With drone surveillance, you can make it happen. If you have reasons to believe that your property is in danger of being trespassed at any point of the day, defending it with a flying drone is by far your best option.
Indoors security
Contrary to popular belief, drone security is also a great choice for anyone wishing to add an extra layer of security to an indoor event. In fact, drones are also used regularly to control defined indoor areas – such as warehouses, factories or even car parks. Thanks to their superb artificial intelligence software, drones can be programmed to stop ascending when they reach a certain height, which makes them perfect for providing security services in indoor areas.
Incident anticipation
Because they provide you with a bird’s-eye view of your target area, drones can also help when it comes to anticipating and correcting security hazards. For example, let’s say that a drone is overseeing a large event – such as a concert or a football game. It is likely that the entry and exit points will become overcrowded at certain points, which poses a serious risk of attendants being trampled underfoot and of dangerous behaviour taking place.
So, how do you avoid this? By flying a drone over the venue. That way, your security team will have access to real-time video taken from the best possible vantage point – which will allow them to accurately assess risks and respond to them accordingly. This is also the reason why drones are commonly used in high-hazard construction sites – such as near scaffolding or any construction projects involving flammable materials.
Build up your defences with drone surveillance at M19 Solutions
When it comes to surveillance and security, you can’t afford to be caught with your guard down. So, if CCTV isn’t really doing the trick when it comes to protecting your property, it’s time to act – and that means investing in drone surveillance.
Based in Manchester, M19 Solutions is one of the leading drone surveillance and drone security companies. It doesn’t matter whether you need a drone to take photographic evidence of a trespasser or you’re after round-the-clock security services – whatever your needs, M19 Solutions is here to help.
Would you like to learn more about our services? Check out our drone surveillance services and see the wonders of drone security with your own eyes. Alternatively, you can also get in touch today on 0161 706 0057 or email us at info@m19solutions.co.uk.