How the use of drones can improve port security

Where security staff might struggle with the protection of cargo and property in port terminals, the use of drones can provide the speed of deployment and a much-improved viewpoint of what is happening in the facility.  TT Club’s risk assessment manager, Neil Dalus, looks in detail at the beneficial use of this developing technology.

The typical size and layout of port facilities – particularly container terminals – can make monitoring difficult, since the line of sight at ground level can be ...