Drone Mapping
Drone mapping is a remote sensing technology for creating 2D and 3D maps of an area using data from sensors mounted on a drone or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The resulting maps are typically geospatial maps that have specific real-world location coordinates for each data point. The data from drone images can be used by Security Agencies (Military, Paramilitary, or Police) and law enforcement to understand a particular area and its features.
Security & Surveillance
Drone surveillance provides real-time insight into security and emergencies for better control, accurate intelligence gathering, comprehensive situational awareness, and more informed decision-making.
– A drone can quickly fly over, detect threats to life & property, and provide aerial images and real-time footage. This allows security personnel to assess the level of danger and identify the appropriate response.
– Drones can serve to augment human guards by patrolling the worksites and capturing aerial footage of the assets, securing perimeters, and preventing break-ins (attacks). Drones can prevent break-ins by chasing the suspect and controlling crimes, when the suspect takes to the roof it can be difficult for the ground unit to know where he or she is, but with the aid of drones, the suspect can be apprehended.
– Drones can serve as an effective tool for the police, as they are also a valuable tool for law enforcement.
SOME OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT MAKE USE OF DRONES FOR SECURITY PURPOSES AND MISSIONS
1) UNITED NATIONS:
The United Nations has selected the Delta Quad Pro platform to perform safety missions in the Central African Republic. This is an important milestone for drone usage.
UN chooses Delta Quad Pro platforms to perform safety missions in the Central African Republic.
The CW-15 can carry various payloads. Therefore it can be applied to a wide range of tasks, including mapping, surveillance, public safety, oil and gas pipeline inspection, etc.
UN chooses DeltaQuad Pro platforms to perform safety missions in Central African Republic
2) INTERPOL:
An international Security Seminar organized by the INTERPOL Innovation Centre and Counter-Terrorism unit with the support of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Netherlands Police.
A three-day event by Interpol to showcase Drone technology during the Drone Expert Forum, the program which brought together nearly 100 experts from law enforcement, academia, and private industry to demonstrate how drones can at the same time be a threat, particularly to critical infrastructure, a tool and source of evidence for police worldwide. https://www.interpol.int/ar/1/1/2018/Drone-technology-security-threats-and-benefits-for-police-focus-of-INTERPOL-forum
The impact of drones on law enforcement activities around the world continues to increase.
A tool for Nigerian police:
While drones can be dangerous in the wrong hands, they are also a valuable tool for law enforcement.
Drones can be used by the Nigerian police to narrate a crime scene by using a drone to take pictures of the site from all angles, and then process the pictures for better description and understanding of the crime scene.
Drones can also be used by Nigerian law enforcement to conduct surveillance, assist with traffic accident investigations, survey natural disaster sites to provide an accurate map for situation analysis, and more.
The application of drones and artificial intelligence (AI) technology offers additional benefits to enhance current Nigerian police capabilities, from increasing officer safety and productivity to live-streaming of incidents.
Disadvantages of Drone Technology
While drones offer several benefits, such as increased accessibility and reduced costs, there are also potential negative consequences. They are:
1) Regulatory Challenges and Legal Framework:
It is important to address the regulatory challenges and establish a legal framework when using drones for monitoring or Surveillance purposes. As a drone operator, you must understand the rules and regulations that govern the use of drones in your area. The regulatory body for the use of v in Nigeria is the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
2) Potential Security Risks and Threats
Now that we have a better understanding of the regulatory challenges and Legal Framework surrounding drone technology. It is important to know that drones have security risks if used for the wrong reasons to carry out an attack. It can be security risk as it as the potential to be used as a weapon by individuals or groups with malicious intent.
3) Privacy Concerns and Ethical Considerations:
When using drones for monitoring or surveillance purposes, it’s important to be mindful of privacy concerns and Ethical considerations. Drones have the potential to invade people’s privacy if misused.
The Use of Drones to Provide Higher-Level Higher-Level Security
1) Drones enhance and improve upon the security that our highly trained operatives provide on the grounds:
These tools are incredibly quick and provide a widespread bird’s eye view of an Area, which means more ground is covered in a short amount of time.
2) Continuous Site Surveillance:
Drones can conduct regular patrols to ensure ongoing surveillance of a location. This helps maintain constant vigilance over an area, providing a proactive security measure.
3) Event Security:
Drones secure public spaces during large-scale events like sporting events or concerts. Their aerial perspective allows for comprehensive monitoring and swift response to potential incidents, ensuring the safety of attendees.
Also, drones can navigate crowded outdoor events, identify suspicious behavior, and enhance overall security. This capability is precious in ensuring public safety during gatherings or festivals.
4) Rapid Incident Detection:
Drones quickly detect incidents, allowing an immediate response. This is crucial in preventing and addressing security breaches or hazards, especially in sensitive areas like nuclear or petrochemical plants.
5) Intrusion Prevention:
Drones are effective in preventing unwanted intrusion into secure sites. Their ability to cover large areas efficiently makes them instrumental in identifying and deterring potential threats.
6) Swift Deployment to Remote Areas:
Drones can be rapidly deployed to remote and inaccessible areas, quickly responding to situations that may be challenging for traditional security measures.
7) Coordination Support:
In crisis management situations, drones facilitate the coordination of deployed teams. This includes aiding public forces or emergency services by providing real-time aerial intelligence.
8) Use of Drones in Disaster Management:
Drones can be used in disaster situations to assist emergency personnel in finding lost people more quickly. It helps rescuers to search hard-to-reach hard-to-reach regions, like peaks, damaged buildings, etc. High-resolution drone imageries can be used to map pre-disaster and post-disaster occurrences.
9) The Use of Drones in maintaining both internal and External Securities of a Nation:
Drones equipped with advanced sensors and cameras offer continuous real-time surveillance capabilities. They serve as the eyes in the sky, providing crucial intelligence that informs military and strategic decisions. Drones can be used to secure a country’s border from external threat and improved border security.
