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Aerial patrols, live alarm verification and active deterrence — designed for self storage.
When an alarm activates after hours, knowing what is happening on site can make all the difference. Sentinel Drone Services adds an aerial response layer to your facility’s security, giving monitoring teams live visibility while a physical response is coordinated.
Working with specialist aviation and security partners, Sentinel brings together docked drone technology, remote pilot operation and your site’s security systems to help detect, verify and respond to suspicious activity.
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Every self storage facility is unattended at some point. Whether you operate with an on-site team, limited staffing or a fully remote model, an after-hours alarm can leave you making decisions with incomplete information.
A fixed camera shows part of the picture. A drone can provide a wider view of your perimeter, external storage areas, driveways and access points — helping operators understand where activity is occurring and whether further action is required.
That visibility also helps reduce the need for owners or staff to attend an uncertain situation without knowing what awaits them.
An alarm, perimeter sensor or CCTV event alerts the monitoring centre to activity at your facility.
The event is assessed and a qualified remote pilot authorises deployment, subject to flight approvals and operating conditions.
The drone follows a planned route or investigates the affected area, streaming live vision to help operators assess the situation.
Where equipped and appropriate, a spotlight and speaker provide a visible presence and audible warnings. Monitoring teams use the live information to coordinate the next step, including a patrol, site contact or emergency services.
Planned patrols provide visibility across external areas during agreed operating windows, helping identify unusual activity and changes around the facility.
Aerial inspection adds context to an alarm event, helping monitoring teams distinguish suspicious activity from environmental triggers.
Thermal imaging supports assessment in low-light conditions, helping operators identify people, vehicles and unusual heat signatures.
An aerial presence, supported by suitable lighting and audio equipment, allows operators to issue warnings and maintain visibility while responders are on their way.
Additional patrols can be requested outside the regular schedule, subject to pilot availability and operating conditions.
A docked drone system keeps the aircraft at your facility, ready for approved missions. The installation brings together charging, communications, weather monitoring and flight management, with qualified pilots overseeing operations remotely.
Each deployment is designed around your site layout, patrol routes, alarm zones, connectivity and response procedures. Sentinel assesses how the drone service can work alongside your access control, CCTV, alarms and monitoring arrangements.
Drone services strengthen the security systems already protecting your facility. They add external visibility, verification and deterrence while supporting the people responsible for responding.
For facilities needing closer inspection of corridors, unit doors or ground-level areas, Sentinel can also explore complementary robotic patrol solutions with specialist partners.
Sentinel and its aviation partners assess site suitability and coordinate the relevant CASA approval process.
Flight availability depends on the location, airspace, weather and approved operating conditions. Facilities near airports, hospitals or other sensitive locations may require additional assessment.
Our free preliminary assessment helps you understand the proposed service and likely approval pathway before proceeding. A processing fee may apply if a formal application is required.
From a single facility assessment to planning across a storage portfolio, Sentinel helps you explore an aerial security service suited to your operations.
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