How Drones are transforming the future of Security Services
Large-scale facility protection is entering a new era. Drones are no longer futuristic tools — they are practical, high-efficiency assets for modern Security Services. With aerial surveillance, motion detection, and real-time connection to the control room, they create a new layer of visibility and prevention that previously required hundreds of cameras and multiple guards.
Manifest is pioneering the use of drones in security operations as part of its broader digital transformation strategy within Facility Management. Drones perform scheduled patrols across defined routes, working seamlessly with ground CCTV systems and on-site patrols. When motion is detected, they launch automatically, transmit live video to the company’s central control room, and enable operators to assess and respond, from dispatching night patrol units to alerting authorities when needed.
Each drone is equipped with a high-intensity spotlight for night operations and a loudspeaker for real-time voice communication. Acting as a “mobile CCTV,” it can cover blind or remote areas that would otherwise require extensive infrastructure. A single drone can monitor a perimeter that would need multiple guards, ensuring constant visibility and rapid reaction.
This innovation is fully integrated into Manifest’s Total Facility Management model, connecting Security Services, technology, and energy systems under a unified operational framework. The control room serves as a central command hub, providing real-time monitoring, full traceability, and documented actions for every incident, a clear step toward smarter, data-driven Facilities Management.
Beyond the operational value, the economic benefit is substantial. Drone-based surveillance reduces the need for fixed CCTV installations, cuts guard costs, and enhances preventive control. All deployments comply with legal requirements for licensing and flight safety, managed entirely by Manifest on behalf of each client.
By merging aerial and ground systems, Manifest implements a holistic CCTV ecosystem where every drone becomes an active node of security intelligence. Scheduled and ad hoc flights, lighting, voice deterrence, and high-definition video combine to boost efficiency and deterrence across large or complex sites.
With this initiative, Manifest proves that innovation in Facilities Management is not abstract — it’s operational reality. By integrating drones into its Security Services, the company blends technology, safety, and efficiency, setting a new standard for the next generation of Facility Management — one where security doesn’t just stand guard, it takes flight.