By Darryl Kendricks


Drone technology has gained in popularity among hobby enthusiasts and in the commercial realm. These aircraft are also becoming incredibly popular in security applications. The same benefits that drones can provide in photography, military, agriculture and other fields can also be highly effective for loss prevention and security. This can be advantageous in a variety of industries, including retail, wildlife and innovation. In fact, there are several ways that using drone photography as a security measure can be extremely effective.

Patrolling Property

The fact that drones are so small and fast makes them very handy to have. Their attached cameras can take both still cameras or video footage of large areas, and can access them much faster than a human could run or walk. They may even be able to get in or around places that humans could not, such as behind fenced in areas or even rooftops.

Checking Suspicious Sounds or Movements

By putting a camera on the quadcopter, guards who work inside retail environments can keep an eye on customers who are doing suspicious things. If they steal or attempt to steal, you have a record of what happened that can be used for criminal charges. The appearance and the clothes worn by the suspects are all recorded for posterity, making a criminal case against them much easier. They also act as a deterrent so potential thieves think twice before trying to steal something.

They Can Collect Evidence of Wrongdoing

Patrolling drones keep records of the area and activities that take place on a property. These records are useful in identifying a variety of issues needing to be addressed, issues such as graffiti, fences that appear to have been cut, trespassing or squatting.

In addition to the record keeping and how the videos can be used in court easily and efficiently, there are many other advantages to using drones. Unlike a human guard, there is no risk of getting into any kind of dangerous confrontation. They are also easy to use and require very little training or practice to get used to. As they get more affordable, more security firms will likely use them.




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