While cyber security dominates headlines, the physical security industry quietly faces its own challenges. Manpower shortages, rising costs, and safety risks for guards leave many organizations vulnerable. Traditional methods struggle to keep up.
Now, AI-driven drones and robots are stepping up to fill the gap with autonomous patrols. LandSky AI is pioneering this shift, offering a tech-driven solution to enhance security while reducing reliance on human guards.
In The Disruption Is Now, host Greg Matusky talks with Jake Shild, Founder and CEO of LandSky AI, about how autonomous drones are redefining physical security. They explore the benefits, the resistance from traditional security sectors, and the adoption by ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
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Key takeaways
Physical security faces manpower shortages and rising costs
The security industry’s low wages, undesirable hours, and safety risks have led to staffing shortages that create new demand for automated solutions. AI-powered drones that can handle the routine and risky tasks typically assigned to human guards can help fill the gap.
AI drones patrol properties without human intervention
LandSky AI develops autonomous drones and robots that can patrol properties, respond to alarms, and detect intruders without any human input. They autonomously leave their chargers, follow patrol routes they’ve determined themselves, and report back on what they observe. By operating independently, these drones reduce reliance on human guards for routine patrols and initial alarm responses.
Resistance to new security technology presents challenges
Despite the benefits, there is resistance in the security industry to adopting AI drones and robots. Traditional security professionals may be reluctant to embrace new technologies due to risk aversion, cost concerns, and a mindset that views security as a cost center rather than an investment.
High-net-worth individuals adopt autonomous security solutions
An unexpected market for LandSky AI’s technology is ultra-high-net-worth individuals with large properties. These clients are turning to autonomous drones to monitor vast estates more effectively than traditional guards, with the ability to cover more ground more quickly or see through trees or other obstructions with thermal sensors.
Key moments
- Jake describes how autonomous drones patrol properties on their own (06:29)
- AI drones replacing human guard patrols (08:27)
- How AI drones detect intruders and send alerts automatically (10:00)
- LandSky AI’s target markets, including logistics and high-net-worth individuals (12:07)
- Manpower shortages in the physical security industry (14:09)
- Challenges in convincing traditional security professionals to adopt AI drones (16:33)
