Unmanned systems are used for a variety of reasons, and one tech company has created an unmanned aircraft system for the purposes of security and oversight. The system will be capable of approaching potential security threats in an effort to thwart an attack or alert the authorities about what’s going on.




Based in San Francisco, Aptonomy Inc. will use previous technology from their DJI S-1000+ UAS, to create a newer version of this unmanned aerial system, with the idea of it being a “flying security guard.” The DJI S-1000+ will include a variety of added technologies including a new flight controller, a second computer and loudspeakers. The DJI S-1000+ will also have the ability to fly to charging stations to recharge when its batteries are dying.




The modified UAS will have several capabilities making it useful in security protocol. It has artificial intelligence and navigational systems to provide optimal flight patterns. The technology of the UAS will also allow for it to be sent out to a specified location after it is picked through the company interface, and once it arrives at that location, it will be able to monitor human activities and read faces.




Aptonomy is still in its startup stage, but it has already found one company interested in its latest product. An energy company has ordered the UAS for use at its oil refineries this year, and Aptonomy hopes that more companies follow suit and order these UAS for their security needs.

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