Critical Infrastructure Security
Fully Managed Drone Protection
CISA has documented an escalating pattern of drone-based reconnaissance against U.S. critical infrastructure. Most substations, pipeline terminals, and water facilities have no drone detection capability and cannot staff 24/7 guard coverage at every distributed asset. LandSkyAI provides fully managed autonomous security for critical infrastructure operators. Perimeter patrol, persistent surveillance, counter-UAS detection, and 24/7 monitoring, deployable across dozens of sites without proportional staffing cost.
The Security Challenges in Critical Infrastructure
Most assets can't be fully staffed
Substations, pump stations, and pipeline terminals are often remote, numerous, and expensive to staff around the clock. Most facilities rely on scheduled patrols and fixed cameras, leaving multi-hour windows between any human presence on site.
Drone threats have no countermeasures in place
CISA identified drone-based threats as a top physical security concern for critical infrastructure. The FBI arrested a suspect in November 2024 plotting a drone bomb attack on a Nashville-area substation. Most facilities have no detection capability at all.
Compliance frameworks require documented coverage
NERC CIP standards require electric utilities to document physical security controls for critical assets. TSA pipeline directives mandate documented physical security for critical pipeline systems. Autonomous systems create the audit trail these frameworks require.
How LandSkyAI Protects Critical Infrastructure
Facility perimeter patrol and remote asset inspection
SkyGuard drones run automated perimeter sweeps of substations, water treatment plants, pipeline terminals, and communication hubs on scheduled cycles. Thermal imaging detects intrusion in any lighting condition, and GPS-logged records support NERC CIP, TSA, and EPA compliance documentation.
Counter-UAS detection and coordinated response
Our counter-UAS system monitors the airspace above and around the facility continuously, detecting and classifying every drone that enters the protected zone. CISA specifically recommends C-UAS deployment at critical infrastructure as the primary defense against drone-based threats. Operators receive real-time alerts with flight path data for law enforcement coordination.
Persistent over-watch of highest-criticality assets
For assets that cannot tolerate any surveillance gap, a tethered drone hovers continuously at altitude providing 360-degree thermal and HD coverage throughout a full shift. No battery rotation required.
One Solution, End-to-End Drone Operations
Install Support
& Training
Mapping & Site Survey
Patrol Planning
& Programming
Remote Piloting
& Waivers
Preventative
Maintenance
& Support
Analytics & Reporting
Why Infrastructure Security Directors Choose Drones Over More Guards
A 24/7 guard post at a remote substation or pipeline terminal can run $200,000 or more per year per site. For operators managing dozens of distributed assets, that math is impossible. A fully managed autonomous program delivers perimeter patrol, counter-UAS detection, and incident response across multiple sites at a fraction of that cost, with complete compliance documentation built in. Most operators run both: centralized staff for response and oversight, autonomous systems at the assets.
Built Around Your Existing Security
Your alarm trips. SkyGuard launches. A substation fence sensor. A gate alarm. A line crossing, a radar track. Every alarm carries a location, and we put a drone over it while the alarm is still open.
Integrates with leading VMS and access control platforms. If your panel can close a relay, we can take the trigger. Live drone video streams straight into your SOC alongside your existing cameras, so your team works from one screen.
7 Solutions. One Fully Managed Service.
Perimeter patrol is one layer of defense. Pair it with continuous counter-UAS detection, persistent tethered surveillance, and autonomous ground inspection to protect your assets around the clock across every site in your portfolio.
Critical Infrastructure Security Insights
Explore how regulatory demands, perimeter threats, and asset protection are driving utilities and infrastructure operators toward autonomous security.
Resources
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Critical Infrastructure Security FAQs
