5 common misconceptions about industrial surveillance

In an era where industrial, environmental, and security risks are increasingly complex, surveillance can no longer be reduced to a few static cameras and a security guard. Yet, many misconceptions persist in the industrial sector. It’s time to debunk them in light of new technologies and innovations, particularly those driven by French startups like Lium.

“Industrial surveillance is just cameras and alarms”

False

Today, industrial surveillance relies on far more advanced solutions: autonomous, mobile, and sometimes even aerial systems. This is the case with Horus, the surveillance balloon developed by Lium, capable of real-time detection of fires, gas leaks, or intrusions thanks to embedded artificial intelligence.

“Such surveillance is reserved for military or defense sites”

False

While defense remains a strategic sector, security concerns all sensitive industrial sites: Seveso, chemical, energy, etc. Risk management is not solely a military issue. It is also environmental, human, and economic. It concerns all companies keen on protecting their infrastructures and teams.

“Installing an autonomous surveillance system is cumbersome and expensive”

False

This is no longer true. Thanks to innovation driven by startups, it is now possible to deploy lightweight and modular autonomous surveillance solutions. The Horus balloon, for example, requires no heavy infrastructure, can be quickly deployed, and covers large areas with a single anchoring point. The efficiency-to-cost ratio is significantly optimized.

“These technologies are not environmentally friendly”

False

Many innovations are precisely aimed at reducing the carbon footprint. By replacing piloted drones or motorized patrols with an energy-optimized balloon, emissions are limited while ensuring continuous surveillance. Environmental concerns are at the heart of new technologies applied to the industrial sector.

"Surveillance is inherently intrusive"

False

Technology now allows for intelligent, targeted, and privacy-respecting surveillance. Artificial intelligence analyzes data locally, without unnecessary storage, and triggers alerts only in case of anomalies. The result: more relevant, less intrusive surveillance, and much better accepted on the ground.

Towards a New Era of Industrial Security

Industrial surveillance is entering a new era.

Thanks to innovation, artificial intelligence, and unprecedented formats like the autonomous balloon, it is now possible to reconcile security, performance, environmental considerations, and agility.

At Lium, we believe in responsible, proactive surveillance designed for the challenges of tomorrow.

Want to learn more about Horus, our autonomous industrial surveillance balloon ?

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