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Mobile security · Houston, Texas & nationwide

Mobile security, wherever you need eyes.

Two ways to cover sites that fixed cameras cannot reach: autonomous security drones that fly to an alarm in seconds, and solar-powered camera trailers that set up anywhere with no power or network. FastString designs, deploys and supports both.

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Choose your coverage

Drone or trailer? Often both.

Drones respond to alarms across large properties. Trailers watch a fixed area around the clock, anywhere you can park them. Many sites use a trailer at the gate and a drone for the rest.

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Autonomous security drones

Launch on an alarm, fly to the scene, stream live video and return to recharge. No pilot on site.

  • Large, open properties
  • Alarm verification in under a minute
  • Night and bad-weather capable
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Mobile security trailers

A solar-powered camera tower on wheels with up to six cameras, a 24-foot mast, strobe and talk-down speaker.

  • No grid power or network needed
  • Online in minutes, moves with the job
  • Construction, parking, energy and events
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Mobile security / Drones

Autonomous security drones, installed by FastString.

A security drone that launches itself when an alarm trips, flies to the scene, streams live video and returns to recharge. FastString designs, installs and integrates autonomous drone security with the cameras, access control and network you already run.

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01 / What it is

A patrol that never sleeps, in the air in seconds.

The system has two parts: an autonomous security drone and a docking station, a weatherproof base station where it launches, lands and recharges. There is no pilot on site. Flights start automatically from your security systems, on a schedule or on demand, and stay inside a geocaged boundary around your property.

FastString is an authorized drone security reseller. We are a Houston-based security, network and structured cabling integrator, so we deliver the drone as part of your full security system, not as a stand-alone gadget.

PROPERTY LINE · GEOCAGE ≈ 600 m radius Fence sensor alarmCamera analyticForced-door event DOCK

02 / How it works

Six steps, no pilot required.

From trigger to touchdown, the system runs itself and keeps your team informed.

  1. 01

    Trigger

    A sensor, camera analytic, alarm, schedule or operator launches the flight.

  2. 02

    Fly

    The drone navigates itself to the location, avoiding obstacles, inside a geocaged boundary.

  3. 03

    See

    Live HD video streams to your team or monitoring center from anywhere.

  4. 04

    Detect

    AI identifies and tracks people, vehicles and animals in real time.

  5. 05

    Deter

    A drone arriving overhead tells intruders they have been seen.

  6. 06

    Return

    The drone lands in its docking station and recharges itself for the next mission.

03 / Why buy through FastString

One partner for the drone and everything it connects to.

A security drone is only as good as the alarms that launch it and the people who act on its video. We engineer the whole chain.

01Site assessment & coverage design

We map risk areas, flight paths, docking station locations and obstacles, and check airspace before anything is ordered.

02Power, network & mounting

Our structured cabling teams run the power and network the docking station needs and install it cleanly and to code.

03Integration with your security stack

Doors, fence sensors, camera analytics and alarms trigger flights; drone video lands in your VMS and monitoring center.

04Commissioning & training

We test triggers, geofences and response workflows, then train your security team and monitoring partner.

05Ongoing support

One accountable partner for the drone, the cameras, access control and the network it all runs on.

05 / System at a glance

System specifications.

Published by the manufacturer. Final design, coverage and performance depend on your site, which FastString confirms during the assessment.

Coverage radiusAbout 600 m (about 1,800 ft) from the docking station
Flight timeAbout 5 min typical; up to 15 min operational + 5 min reserve
Daily flyingUp to about 8 hours per day
RechargeAbout 2× flight time, in the docking station
Cruise speed4 m/s (about 9 mph)
Camera1920×1080 HD low-light camera, 100° horizontal view; optional thermal
WeatherRated for 99% of weather; wind about 20 mph, gusts about 32 mph
Operating temperatureDrone −10°C to 40°C (14–104°F); Docking station −20°C to 50°C (−4–122°F)
Positioning & safetyMulti-band RTK GPS, 6 m obstacle avoidance, 30 cm hover accuracy
Docking station86 × 80 × 80 cm closed, 35 kg, 1-hour backup battery
Site needsAbout 2 m (6 ft) clearance, 110V/220V power, ~6 Mbps wired internet (LTE optional)
IntegrationsRTSP video to VMS, webhook triggers, open API, monitoring-center sharing
Approvals & securityFAA Part 107 waiver (U.S.), ISO/IEC 27001:2022, no facial recognition

Privacy built in: flights are geocaged to your property, video beyond the property line is automatically blurred, there is no facial recognition, and all footage belongs to you. Source: manufacturer.

What is a drone-in-a-box security system?

A drone-in-a-box system is a security drone that lives in its own weatherproof base station on your property. It launches automatically when a sensor, camera or alarm is triggered, on a schedule, or on demand. It flies to the location, streams live video to your team and returns to the base station to recharge without anyone on site. The system FastString installs pairs an autonomous drone with a weatherproof docking station.

Is it legal to fly an autonomous security drone over my property in the United States?

According to the manufacturer, the system is cleared to operate across the United States under an FAA Part 107 waiver. Flights are geocaged to your property boundary. FastString reviews each site during the assessment, including nearby airports, airspace and local requirements, before installation.

Does the security drone work at night and in bad weather?

Yes. The manufacturer states the drone flies in 99% of weather conditions and uses a low-light camera for night operation, with an optional thermal camera. Published limits include sustained wind of about 20 mph, gusts of about 32 mph, and drone operating temperatures of -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).

How much area can one security drone cover?

The manufacturer lists a maximum operational radius of about 600 meters (about 1,800 feet) from the docking station. A typical flight lasts around five minutes, with up to 15 minutes of operational flight plus a 5-minute safety reserve, and the system can fly up to about 8 hours a day. FastString designs the number and placement of Hives around your site layout and risk areas.

Can the drone work with my existing cameras, access control and alarms?

Yes. The system supports RTSP video streams into commercial video management systems, a webhook endpoint for triggering flights from other systems, and an open API. FastString connects the drone to your video surveillance, access control and intrusion detection, so a forced door, fence alarm or camera analytic event can send the drone automatically.

What about privacy?

The manufacturer states that flights are geocaged to your property, anything beyond the property line is automatically blurred, the system does not use facial recognition, and all footage belongs to the customer. Its information security program is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

What does a site need to install a drone docking station?

The docking station needs about 2 meters (6 feet) of clear space, 110V or 220V power and a wired internet connection of about 6 Mbps up and down, with LTE, 5G or satellite as options. FastString handles the site survey, power and network cabling, mounting, commissioning and training.

How long does it take to deploy drone security?

The manufacturer quotes a standard delivery and installation timeline of 8 to 12 weeks. FastString can survey the site, design coverage and prepare power and network pathways during that window, so the system goes live as soon as the equipment arrives.

Does a security drone replace guards or fixed cameras?

It complements them. Fixed cameras watch known points continuously, and guards provide human response. The drone adds a fast, mobile, aerial view that can reach an alarm location in seconds, follow a person or vehicle, and give the monitoring team or guard real-time video before anyone is dispatched. FastString designs all three to work together.

Who installs security drones in Houston and Texas?

FastString Professional Services, based at 2500 Yale St in Houston, is an authorized drone security reseller and installer. FastString handles the site assessment, docking station installation, power and network, integration with cameras, access control and alarms, commissioning and training for sites across Texas and nationwide. FastString holds Texas DPS Private Security license B10559801. Call 713.861.6100 to book a drone site assessment.

Which businesses use autonomous security drones?

Security drones fit large, open or hard-to-patrol sites: industrial plants, refineries and energy sites, solar farms and substations, logistics yards and distribution centers, ports, construction sites, data center campuses, and corporate or school campuses. They are most valuable where fixed cameras leave gaps and a guard would need several minutes to reach an alarm.

What does a drone security system cost?

Cost depends on how many docking stations the site needs for coverage, the power and network work to each docking station, integration with your video, access control and alarm systems, and the monitoring and support plan. FastString provides a fixed quote after a site assessment that maps coverage, flight paths and integrations.

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Mobile security / Trailers

Mobile security trailers, deployed by FastString.

A solar-powered camera tower on wheels that sets up anywhere, with no grid power or network, and streams live, AI-searchable video to your phone. FastString plans, deploys and supports it on your site.

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01 / What it is

Security cameras wherever the job is.

A mobile security trailer combines a solar power system, a 24-foot camera mast and a cellular connection on one towable chassis. Park it, raise the mast and it is watching your site in minutes, day and night.

FastString is a Houston-based security, network and structured cabling integrator. We deliver the trailer as part of a complete security plan: the right cameras, alerts, talk-down and response, not just a box in a parking lot.

GateLaydown yard24 ftmastStrobe lightUp to 6 camerasTalk-down speaker1,600 W solarBattery + cellularStabilizer jacks

02 / How it works

Six steps, no power or network needed.

From delivery to live video, the trailer brings everything it needs with it.

  1. 01

    Tow & park

    We deliver the trailer and set it where it covers the most ground: gates, laydown yards, parking rows or crowd entrances.

  2. 02

    Raise the mast

    An electric winch lifts the 24-foot telescoping mast so the cameras see over vehicles, fences and equipment.

  3. 03

    Power from the sun

    A 1,600 W solar panel charges the on-board lithium battery, so the trailer runs without utility power.

  4. 04

    Connect

    A cellular gateway puts every camera online for live viewing, two-way talk-down and remote power checks.

  5. 05

    Detect

    AI video alarms flag people and vehicles that loiter or trespass, and saved searches send instant alerts.

  6. 06

    Deter & respond

    A flashing strobe and horn speaker warn intruders; monitoring agents verify, talk down and dispatch police when needed.

03 / Why FastString

One partner for the trailer and everything it connects to.

A trailer is only as good as where it is placed, how it is set up and who responds when it alerts. FastString handles all of it.

01Site assessment & camera layout

We walk the site, map blind spots and entry points, and choose the battery size and camera mix that fit your sun exposure and uptime needs.

02Delivery, setup & commissioning

We place, level and raise the trailer, configure the cameras, alarms and alerts, and test everything before we hand it over.

03Monitoring & response

We connect alerts to the right people, set up live talk-down and integrate with your security operations or monitoring provider.

04Relocation & support

As the job moves, the trailer moves. We relocate, re-aim and support the system for the life of the deployment.

05Licensed & local

FastString is a Houston-based integrator holding Texas DPS Private Security license B10559801.

05 / Trailer at a glance

Trailer specifications.

Published by the manufacturer. Cameras, speaker and cellular gateway are configured for each site, and FastString recommends the battery size and camera mix after a site review.

Power1,600 W solar panel with charge controller
Battery6.6 kWh or 13.2 kWh lithium options
Mast24 ft telescoping mast with electric winch
Camera capacityUp to 6 cameras on 6 arm mounts, 7 PoE runs to the mast head
Camera typesPTZ (32x optical zoom), multisensor and license plate cameras
Network8-port managed PoE switch and cellular gateway
DeterrenceFlashing blue LED strobe; horn speaker for live talk-down
AI searchPeople and vehicles by motion, face, image or plain-text description; full or partial plate search
Automated patrolPTZ cameras scan and patrol the area on their own
AlertsSmart alerts by text or push; person-of-interest alerts
Access & securityPhone, tablet and browser; encrypted at rest and in transit; remote power management
Warranty5-year hardware warranty on chassis, solar system and included electronics

Choosing a battery: the 6.6 kWh option suits sunny sites and lighter camera loads; the 13.2 kWh option suits less sun, more cameras or round-the-clock uptime.

What is a mobile security trailer?

A mobile security trailer is a towable camera tower that brings video surveillance to places without power or network. It carries a solar panel and lithium battery, a 24-foot telescoping mast with up to six cameras, a cellular gateway, a flashing strobe and a speaker. Once parked and raised, it streams live, AI-searchable video to your phone or browser.

Does a security trailer need grid power or internet?

No. The trailer runs on a 1,600 W solar panel and an on-board lithium battery, and connects over a cellular gateway, so it works on raw land, new construction and remote sites with no utility power or network.

How fast can a security trailer be deployed?

Once it is on site, a trailer can be parked, leveled, raised and online in minutes. FastString can plan and stage temporary coverage for an event within hours.

Which battery size should I choose?

Trailers come with a 6.6 kWh or 13.2 kWh lithium battery. The smaller battery suits sunny locations and lighter camera loads. The larger battery is the better choice for less sun, more cameras or round-the-clock uptime. FastString recommends the size after reviewing your location, camera mix and uptime needs.

What cameras can go on the trailer?

Up to six cameras mount on the mast head: pan-tilt-zoom cameras with 32x optical zoom for wide areas, multisensor cameras for 360-degree views, and bullet cameras for license plate recognition at gates and entrances.

How does a security trailer stop theft and trespassing?

The trailer is a visible deterrent on its own. AI video alarms flag loitering and trespassing, a flashing strobe and horn speaker warn intruders, monitoring agents can verify the video and talk down live, and police can be dispatched when needed.

Can I watch the trailer remotely and connect it to my security team?

Yes. Video, alerts and the trailer's power and connectivity status are available from a phone, tablet or browser. Saved searches become smart alerts by text or push notification, and the system can integrate with select security operations center platforms. Video is encrypted at rest and in transit.

Who deploys mobile security trailers in Houston?

FastString Professional Services in Houston designs, deploys and supports mobile security trailers for construction, parking, energy, utility and event sites across Texas and nationwide. FastString holds Texas DPS Private Security license B10559801. Call 713.861.6100 to plan coverage for your site.

Not sure which fits your site?

We will walk the property, map the gaps and recommend drones, trailers or both. The first consultation is free.

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