A DRONE specialist is the first in the UK to receive approval by a watchdog to carry out flights capable of ‘radically transforming’ the security industry.
Heliguy is the first company to be granted operational authorisation by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate drone-in-a-box missions beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).
The company believes the major milestone potentially eliminates the need for round-the-clock security patrols, with drones – flown remotely from Heliguy’s Tyneside HQ – used instead of staff.
“This is a gamechanger which could radically transform the security industry, as not only is it safer to use drones but could lead to substantial savings for companies requiring round-the-clock patrols,” said Mark Blaney, heliguy’s accountable manager.
The authorisation for Heliguy has been a year in the making, and is solely for drones flown in an atypical air environment.- areas where the risk of encountering another aircraft is minimal.
The CAA’s authorisation is significant as it potentially opens the door for a stream of various
sectors to unlock the enormous potential of drone technology.
“For the security industry, the CAA’s decision is huge as it means drones can potentially be used to remotely monitor everything from prisons and ports to retail parks,” added Marc.
“Not only is this a safer approach as it removes the need to have staff on-site, but drones can also record any evidence in real-time, making them a major deterrent.
“And for a business employing a five-person security team, using a drone could lead to 95 per cent cost saving over five years – money that could be reinvested into other critical areas of the business.”
Permission was granted after Heliguy successfully completed ‘blueprint’ permission at Komatsu’s Smart Construction facility, in County Durham.
While each additional location would also require CAA permission, organisations can use Heliguy’s consultancy arm in order to help prepare their submission while any future missions will be carried out at secure sites in a controlled environment.
The popularity of drones in the UK has soared in recent years, with over 500,000 registered flyers and operators – while the Government envisions commercial drones will be commonplace by 2030.
Launched almost 20 years ago in Northumberland, Heliguy has grown into a global ‘one-stop-shop’ for all drone requirements.
For more information on Heliguy, visit https://www.heliguy.com/
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