DRONES & SURVEILANCE: THE TACTICAL CASE UNPACKED
Drones have for years been promoted as an effective tool for security and surveillance.
Previously the reserve for nations and their armed forces, advances in technology, miniaturization; beyond visual line of sight; and increased endurance are leading to multiple new commercial and consumer platforms being developed for security; surveillance and defense.
And as drone technology has emerged from the military-built systems, the next innovation battlefront is how to deploy drones effectively for personal, private and business. Providing a unique ability to gather intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and development of dynamic targeting, commercial and consumer drones are being deployed to protect infrastructure, businesses, critical assets, wildlife and more from land based and aerial threats. But in a rapidly developing environment, what are the best technologies to invest to keep your assets, people and overheads low?
As technology continues proliferates, it has also become a double-edged sword as criminal and ill-intentioned entities also have the ability to use off the shelf and more sophisticated tech. As such it’s important for organizations seeking to deploy services comply, and also ensure that they have the best available tech, licensing and ability to deploy complex UAVs and systems to counter all threats.
In fact, commercial systems are becoming so specialized, rugged and cost effective, many are being deployed in Ukraine to support Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Key benefits to look for in a Surveillance Platform:
Endurance:
The ability to operate for extended periods of time from 1-2 hours and longer depending on drone platform.
Sensor Deployment:
The ability to deploy multiple sensors: RGB cameras, thermal & LiDAR sensors to conduct multiple mission depending on objectives.
Encrypted Communications:
Keeping communications safe, secure and interrupted in any environment.
Flexibility
Commercial Surveillance drones have typically focused on quad-copter as they deployed anywhere and are easily transportable, but emerging eVTOL (Vertical Take-off & Landing) Drones and 2 in 1 Systems) provide the same flexibility and endurance of fixed-wing drones. Increasingly lightweight and portable, these drones can take-off from anywhere and be transported in a backpack.
Radio Range:
The ability to deploy drone at distance beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) enables drones to cover larger areas from 15-25km range.
Noise:
Flying a reduced decibel level enables the drones to observe and gather improved intelligence
Height Deployment:
Flying at a higher ceiling enables the drone to ‘disappear” and better able to collect data.
As a global organization focused on implementing best in-class technologies for multiple clients across various sectors and countries, these are some of the leading surveillance platforms you should be using for your security and surveillance needs.
The Vector & Scorpion :
Military Grade Capable Systems
The 2 in 1 Vector and Scorpion UAV systems have set a new standard. Able to deploy in extreme environments, the Vector can be configured for multiple missions and payloads.
Scorpion is a tri-copter that can be utilized for dynamic urban environments and other mission sets that require a combination of maneuverability and hover to collect ISR and situation awareness information.
By configuring the base fuselage with fixed wings and tail section, Scorpion transforms into Vector, an energy-efficient, fixed-wing VTOL for longer range, and longer endurance ISR missions.
Industrial Security and Inspections
2 in 1 System: Multi-mission capable
Industrial Security and Inspections
Industrial Security and Inspections
Industrial Security and Inspections
VECTOR
Max. Take-off Weight
7.4 kg
Max. Flight Time
Up to 120 minutes
Command and Control Range
15+ km (handheld unit);
25+ km (sector antennas)
SCORPION
Max. Take-off Weight
5 kg
Max. Flight Time
Up to 35 minutes
Command and Control Range
15+ km (handheld unit);
25+ km (sector antennas)
TARGET GEO-LOCATION
extended flight time
AES-Encrypted mesh IP data link
Portable and Flexible
Infra-red Thermal Detection
Mobile Data Access
Best of the Rest:
Matrice 300 RTK
The Matrice 300 RTK is DJI’s latest commercial drone platform that takes inspiration from modern aviation systems. Offering up to 55 minutes of flight time, advanced AI capabilities, 6 directional Sensing & Positioning and more, the M300 sets a whole new standard by combining intelligence with high-performance and reliability.
Max. Take-off Weight
7.4 kg
Max. Flight Time
Up to 55 minutes
Command and Control Range
15+ km (handheld unit);
25+ km (sector antennas)
SEPTEMBER 2022
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