How Are Drones Used in Video Surveillance for Business?

Since they first hit the market, people have marveled at the potential of drones for entertainment and commercial purposes. They can record video remotely, deliver products, and provide a source of entertainment. However, since their inception, one of the most influential applications for drones has been in the security industry.

Why are Businesses Using Drones for Security Purposes?

As a result of their ability to provide unmatched video coverage, businesses are now commonly using drones as part of their video surveillance methods. The benefits of using drones for video surveillance include:

• Reducing the number of personnel needed.
• Covering a larger area than a single guard or camera can monitor.
• Full remote control and easy access to hard-to-reach places.

Because of their wide scope of coverage, drones are being used by park rangers, firefighters, army personnel, and the police force to bolster their security measures. Drones are now essential security devices that give security teams accurate data on a live location without putting a life at risk.

Due to their increased usage, some people worry about privacy issues when it comes to the use of drones. But many cities have already passed laws about how they can be used. There are no-fly zones and strict areas where they cannot be used. Because of this, they cannot be used to spy on neighbors.

The Power of Autonomous Drones Moving Forward

Drones continue to evolve and obtain new forms of technology. For example, new and top-of-the-line models are autonomous and can patrol an area discreetly. These drones have built-in sensors that can accurately detect and record any intrusion. They are tiny, quiet, and nearly impossible to detect.

As a result, we can expect that drones will continue to be a critical part of business security. The market is developing, and we will continue to see higher quality drones, more innovation, and increased usage. If you want to incorporate a drone to improve your business security systems, contact us today.

Roger’s Security Systems is an authorized Honeywell dealer and has been providing both residential and commercial security services and video surveillance equipment for over 20 years to homes and businesses in Ontario.

If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about your security needs, please call us on our toll-free number, (800) 823-8635 or email us at info@rogers-security.com.