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Fighting fire with fire: In the UK, a North East drone company is helping prisons fight back
- UK drone services provider heliguy is assisting prisons in combatting drone incursions, which have been used to smuggle contraband like drugs and weapons into prisons.
- Various prisons in the North East and Yorkshire are seeking training, support, and hardware from heliguy to address the rising issue of drone activity around correctional facilities.
- The increase in illegal drone use around prisons has become a significant concern, leading to a heightened demand for drone security solutions.
- Drones are being utilized as a surveillance tool to enhance perimeter security, detect contraband, and provide real-time monitoring and evidence for quicker decision-making in prison settings.
- Prisons are turning to technologically advanced drones like the DJI M30T and Mavic 3 Thermal for aerial inspections, surveillance, and efficient monitoring of their premises.
- Recent advancements in drone technology, including the ability for drones to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), are aiding prisons in implementing more effective security measures to combat drone threats.
- Regulatory approvals for BVLOS drone flights have opened up new possibilities for prisons, allowing drones to be operated remotely and enhancing security response capabilities.
- Tougher laws have been introduced to address prison drone incursions, with stricter penalties for those caught flying drones near prisons, aiming to deter criminal activities.
- Despite the challenges posed by drones, technological advancements and improved training are offering promising solutions to enhance prison security measures and combat illicit drone activities.
- Prisons are increasingly acknowledging the importance of skilled drone operators and cutting-edge drone technology in safeguarding their facilities from aerial threats.
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