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Aerial intelligence with a surveillance drone

A surveillance drone is a profound tool for governments, private companies or military organizations to enhance security and perform defense missions.

The security and defense industry was one of the first to embrace drone technology, with the first military drones dating back to World War II. These early drones were expensive, both in terms of initial investment and ongoing operational costs, requiring full teams to keep them running.

With the rapid acceleration of technology in recent years, the gap between commercial and military drones is closing rapidly. Today, VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAVs offer a serious alternative to traditional military drones, with longer flight times, improved sensors, and military-grade capabilities.

Benefits of a VTOL UAV for security and defense

As aerial intelligence is gaining increasingly more attention in both the private and public sectors, it is worth taking a closer look at the reasons behind the success of drone technology.

Human safety

One of the biggest benefits of drone security is that drones collect data stealthily and remotely to minimize the possible risks.

With remote controlling systems, long-range surveillance VTOL UAVs can be operated from a great distance or fly entirely autonomously. This allows you to gather intelligence from potentially dangerous environments without placing human operators in danger.

Moreover, some drones include special features to protect sensitive information (such as the location of the operator) against foreign interference, ensuring maximum secrecy.

Effortless operations

A fixed-wing VTOL UAV is easy to employ and operate and is an accessible tool for virtually anyone who is ready to explore drone security. A drone can be conveniently transported, quickly collected and ready for an operation in a few minutes. Unlike traditional aircraft, they do not require a runway for take-off or landing, allowing them to be deployed in a variety of environments.

Some drones are even capable of performing missions fully autonomously, eliminating the need for constant human control. This makes any surveillance and mapping task go smoothly from the beginning to the point of packing the drone back up.

Low costs for high value

One of the major advantages of using VTOL UAVs for security and defense purposes is their low operational costs. When compared to traditional tools such as manned aircraft or satellite imagery, drones offer a much more cost-effective solution for aerial surveillance and mapping.

In addition to their initial purchase price, drones require less maintenance and training, resulting in lower ongoing costs. At the same time, they can be used for multiple missions over an extended period of time, adding to their value.

Main applications of a surveillance VTOL UAV

In a single flight, a VTOL UAV can help you in multiple ways. Combining a high-quality camera and flying capabilities, it gathers precise spatial information that can be used by military professionals, search and rescue teams, or private capital owners.

Reconnaissance and surveillance

Drones can provide real-time footage and data from a unique perspective, allowing commanders to assess threats and make informed decisions. A VTOL UAV can scout locations and perform reconnaissance to answer military ISR questions. Pairing it with RGB and thermal cameras with extensive zooming abilities lets you uncover hidden objects or people even under poor visibility. For example, drones can help check roads and fields for mines and determine human activity in buildings based on thermal signatures. This means surveillance drones can help reliably evaluate live subjects’ exact location, position, and course of movement.

Mapping and mission planning

With the up-to-date information from a drone, you can create accurate maps for strategic purposes. A mapping drone helps visualize and georeference any foreign environment that is expected to be the action ground of defense and security missions. This is especially useful where centimeter-level precision is needed, like when mapping dangerous roads. You can scan large regions and create digital surface models, orthomosaic and 3D maps for further strategic planning, logistics, and other military intelligence tasks.

Asset protection

A surveillance drone can also be a valuable security tool when large areas or objects of great importance need to be monitored. Recording and transmitting live video can help you ensure that everything is in place as it should be and that no undesirable change is taking place within the territory. If unwanted change does occur, the visual information from the UAV can instantly provide alertness. In cases of intrusion, the data can also act as proof. The videos are not only streamed but also documented, providing an authentic and explicit record to validate insurance claims.

Object tracking and following

With advanced sensors and cameras, VTOL UAVs can be used to locate and identify targets for military operations. Usually, that is done by circling the drone around a target while maintaining focus. Some drones also present an automatic object following possibility, expanding your capabilities. Equipped with infrared sensors, drones can detect heat signatures from moving or stationary objects, even in poor visibility conditions. This information can be transmitted in real-time to command centers or other units, improving the accuracy and efficiency of military operations and reducing the risk to human operators.

Elevate your operations with Braeban

Some drones are even capable of performing missions fully autonomously, eliminating the need for constant human control. This makes any surveillance

and mapping task go smoothly from the beginning to the point of packing the drone back up.

Braeban vtol Drone

Braeban offers advanced features and exceptional performance. With over 4 hours of flight time, up to 270 km range, dual payload bays, and high-quality composites, it provides versatility and superior functionality.

What also sets Braeban apart is our commitment to openness. We prioritize collaboration and integration with application partners, allowing clients to expand the functionality of their drones with third-party software. By choosing Braeban’s VTOL UAV, you can avoid vendor lock-in and customize your drone’s capabilities according to your specific needs. Experience the freedom and flexibility to optimize your aerial operations with Braeban.

Enhanced Autonomy

Perform complex ISR missions with minimal human intervention for flight ranges up to 270 km (168 mi)

Data Breach Monitoring

Proactively monitor your personal email address & receive notifications if your data is compromised.

Advanced Aerodynamic

Our patented wingshape ensures efficient flight performance. For flight times up to 4.5 hours

State-of-the-art Material

Produced in Europe with the highest quality materials and composites

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