Guardian drones provide rapid aerial patrols and alarm verification, while DroneDog robots deliver persistent ground coverage and anomaly detection. Together, they create a hybrid security program that extends visibility, accelerates response times, and reduces blind spots across large, complex perimeters.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Logistics and transportation hubs operate around the clock, with freight, trucks, and people moving in and out at all hours. Their scale and high activity create significant security risks, especially in facilities that span hundreds of hectares. Traditional security systems face limitations: cameras offer limited, fixed-angle coverage, and human guard patrols can be slow to respond to alarms.
Adding to the problem, rising labor costs make it harder to staff large teams of guards, just as supply chains are growing more complex. To keep pace, companies are turning to ground robots and aerial drones, which deliver continuous oversight and faster response times that traditional security can’t match.
INCREASED SECURITY CAPABILITIES
Asylon’s robotic security platform provides reliable, scalable security for logistics. Automated drones and ground systems offer 24/7 patrols, alarm verification, and rapid situational awareness, surpassing human guards by eliminating breaks, coverage gaps, and insider threats. Drones for logistics offer cost-effective, expansive ‘eye in the sky’ coverage, allowing security teams to continuously monitor perimeters, verify alarms, and oversee large shipping yards and distribution centers. Drones for logistics are a scalable ‘eye in the sky,’ offering the coverage of hundreds of cameras at a fraction of the cost. With Asylon, security teams at logistics facilities gain continuous perimeter monitoring, automated alarm verification, and reliable oversight across sprawling shipping yards and high-volume distribution centers.
RESULTS:
24/7 Human Oversight for Ultimate Security
Equivalent to 200+ fixed cameras per drone
Experience unmatched coverage with our patrol network
Perimeter coverage spanning hundreds of acres
CASE STUDY
GXO PERIMETER SECURITY
GXO, a global logistics provider, partnered with Asylon to deploy robotic drones across its distribution centers. The program improved perimeter security, reduced alarm fatigue, and achieved measurable results, including a 13% reduction in crime index and 819 alarms cleared.
Read the full GXO case study to learn how drones for logistics are reshaping large-scale facility security
DroneDog™
DroneDog system at GXO’s distribution has patrolled more than 400 miles as of June 3, 2022.
Guardian
GXO’s aerial-based DroneSentry systems have conducted more than 2,672 automated missions.
FAQs
Are Guardian drones and DroneDog robots replacements for guards?
No. Both systems act as force multipliers—enhancing, not replacing, existing security teams. Drones and robots handle routine patrols, alarm verification, and coverage of hard-to-reach areas, allowing skilled security professionals to focus on decision-making, incident response, and tasks that require human judgment.
How do robotic security systems support C-TPAT compliance and supply chain security?
Both drones and robots strengthen perimeter security, improve alarm verification, and document activity for audit trails. This helps logistics facilities meet C-TPAT requirements by demonstrating continuous monitoring, faster detection of intrusions, and consistent protection of critical access points.
How do the systems integrate with our existing security infrastructure?
DroneDog and Guardian run on Asylon’s DroneIQ software, which connects with alarms, access control, and video management systems. When a sensor triggers an alarm, a drone or robot automatically deploys to investigate, stream live video, and deliver actionable intelligence. Asylon’s 24/7 Robotic Security Operations Center (RSOC) supports and monitors every mission.
Are Guardian and DroneDog safe, compliant, and reliable for use in logistics operations?
Yes. Guardian drones fly under FAA BVLOS waivers with built-in geofencing and automated flight paths. DroneDog is built on a rugged, all-terrain platform with environmental safeguards and secure communications. Both systems are NDAA-compliant, use end-to-end encryption, and are monitored in real time by Asylon’s FAA-certified RSOC operators.
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