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Would You Use a Drone to Secure Your Home?

Miriam McNabb
Sunflower Labs Beehive

In a recent study by smart home security firm Vivint, homeowners were asked for their perceptions and opinions about AI-enhanced security features.  These features include remote monitoring, facial recognition, fingerprint or retina scans, routine memorization, and more.

In the industrial and military sectors, drones are commonly used for remote monitoring and perimeter security, with drone-in-a-box solutions offering relatively inexpensive and effective solutions for monitoring remote locations without a human present.  AI and machine learning technology is widely applied to drone data in this industrial context, allowing stakeholders to come in for a closer look at intruders – and avoid calling out law enforcement for an errant deer.  This technology could easily be adapted to residential properties, as autonomous security drone platform Sunflower Labs suggested as early as 2016.   The Sunflower Labs platform can be integrated with security cameras and sensors to respond to an intrusion.
Despite privacy fears, many consumers are willing to benefit from AI-integrated security systems: but the survey indicates that most consumers are not yet as ready to utilize drones.  When asked about features like “remote monitoring,” users responded overwhelmingly in favor: 79% responded that they were “for” remote monitoring as part of their security system.  When asked about using drones or flying cameras, however, only 23% were “for” using the technology, while 43% were neutral and 34% against, despite the significant benefit that they offer in the context of perimeter security.
As an added point of interest, Vivint asked ChatGPT to define the perfect home security system.  The top feature of the perfect AI solution was “cameras and sensors that cover all entry points and common areas.”   If a yard is “common area,” a drone might offer a better and more comprehensive solution for coverage, when used in conjunction with stationary cameras.
Speaking with DRONELIFE, a Vivint spokesperson says that the growing acceptance of AI technology in the residential space is positive for the home security space.
Remote monitoring, personal detection, and highly customizable automation are just a few of the key features that we’ve been able to perfect through recent AI advancements.
It is encouraging to see consumers reporting an increased preference for AI in the smart home space, as our study shows that 3 in 8 homeowners who do not currently utilize AI-powered solutions are now considering integrating AI into their security systems.  Additionally, 67% of respondents say they would be willing to pay more for AI-enhanced security.

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