Questions, answered
Everything a property owner asks first.
If it isn't here, a Sentinel operations lead will answer it on the assessment call.
Is it legal to fly drones over my property?
Yes. Flights are conducted by FAA-certified pilots under applicable FAA and Washington State rules, over the properties we're contracted to protect.
What about privacy?
Cameras and drones cover the client's property and its perimeter. Footage is access-controlled and retained under a defined policy, and it exists to document incidents — not to surveil the public.
What if power or the internet goes down?
Drones and officers operate independently of site power, and the operations center runs on redundant connectivity — so coverage doesn't stop when the building does.
Do I have to install anything?
No. Drone patrol needs no fixed infrastructure and deploys fast — which is exactly why it fits active construction sites and properties without an existing camera grid.
What happens when someone is detected?
A human operator verifies the alert, a licensed officer is dispatched to remove the person and clear the area, and the incident closes with a timestamped report. Police are involved only when warranted — 97% of incidents are resolved on site without them.
Are your officers armed?
Our officers are licensed and trained for de-escalation and documentation; “no scene” is the standard. [Armed / unarmed posting policy to be confirmed.]
How fast can you start?
Because there's no infrastructure to install, coverage stands up in days, not months. It starts with a site assessment.
How is this different from a traditional guard company?
A guard covers one spot and can sleep, skip a round, or not show. Our drones cover the whole site, every flight is logged, a human desk verifies 24/7, and response is contractually capped — so you get coverage you can audit, not a body on a stool.
What areas do you cover?
The Seattle metro — from SODO and Georgetown to South Lake Union and Bellevue. See the coverage map for where property crime concentrates and where we're already watching.
New coverage — intake open
Request a site assessment.
A Sentinel operations lead walks the property — perimeter, access points, existing camera coverage — and returns a written coverage plan with sweep cadence, officer posts, and firm pricing within two business days.
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