SIA-licensed security

Drone surveillance for sites and events in Devon

Aerial security that covers large or hard-to-reach areas in minutes, giving our ground teams a live view from above at construction sites, events and large perimeters.

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Live aerial view Large sites covered fast Works with ground teams

Why clients choose APD

Fast coverage

Large perimeters and open land checked far quicker than on foot.

Live footage

Real-time aerial view relayed to ground teams.

Flown responsibly

Planned and flown in line with UK CAA rules and privacy law.

Drone Surveillance

Seeing what ground patrols can’t

Some sites are simply too big, too spread out or too hard to reach to check quickly on foot. Drone surveillance lets our team cover them in minutes, with live footage relayed to officers on the ground so they can respond to what they see.

Flights are planned and carried out in line with UK CAA rules and data protection law, and they work best as part of a wider plan alongside static officers or mobile patrols.

Who we work with

Drone surveillance suits construction and development sites, large commercial or industrial premises, farmland, solar and utility sites, events and anywhere with a long perimeter to monitor.

Construction sites Events & festivals Farmland Industrial sites Solar & utility sites Large car parks

What is included

What our drone surveillance covers

Everything is agreed with you up front and set out in clear assignment instructions for our officers.

Aerial site patrols

Regular flights over large sites and perimeters.

Event overwatch

Aerial view of crowds, car parks and entry points.

Perimeter checks

Fences, gates and boundaries inspected from above.

Roofs and hard-to-reach areas

Visual checks of roofs and areas that are unsafe to access.

Incident evidence

Footage that supports investigations where appropriate.

Combined packages

Drones working alongside guarding and patrols.

How it works

Site assessment

We check the site, airspace and what you need to monitor.

Flight plan

Flights planned around airspace rules, privacy and your objectives.

Aerial surveillance

Live footage supports officers on the ground.

Reporting

Findings, incidents and any footage logged and shared.

Reporting & records

Flight records

Anything spotted from the air is logged digitally with time and location, so drone findings, ground patrols and incidents all appear in one report rather than in separate systems.

Drone findings logged with time and location
Linked to ground patrols and incidents
Live operations view for supervisors
Reports for site managers on request

We use SecurityManager.cloud, an independent security management platform, to record shifts, patrols and incidents.

SecurityManager operations dashboard showing officers on shift, GPS-verified clock-ins, patrol checks and recent incidents (demo data)

FAQs

Common questions

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Yes, when it is done properly. Flights are planned and carried out in line with UK CAA regulations and data protection law.

Construction sites, large commercial or industrial premises, farmland, events, solar sites and long perimeters benefit most.

It works best alongside officers, helping them cover more ground and respond to issues faster.

Footage can be recorded and shared where needed and is handled in line with data protection requirements.

Yes, subject to airspace and venue permissions. Aerial overwatch can help with crowd flow and car park management.

Yes. High winds and heavy rain can prevent flights, so drones are always part of a wider plan rather than the only measure.

Free quote

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Tell us about your premises, event or requirements and we will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.

One-off shifts or ongoing contracts
SIA-licensed, vetted officers
Digital incident records
Cover across Devon and the South West