Startup Sunflower Labs' Autonomous Drone Security System

Author: Dan Gelinas, Published on Dec 11, 2018

Startup Sunflower Labs is claiming a unique design on a home security system, combining autonomous drones and 'Sunflower' sensors. Imagine an intruder tries to break into your home and your automated security drone suddenly appears above them and starts following them and scares them away. That is Sunflower's aim. They are planning a mid- to late- 2019 rollout specifically targeting high-end residential.

Based on our interview with one of the company's co-founders we examine:

  • Company background
  • Ramping up to full production
  • How it works
  • Roll out strategy
  • Pricing
  • Market strategy
  • Potential for 3rd party video monitoring
  • Potential roadblocks to adoption

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Comments (12)

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12/11/18 06:36pm

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Dan Gelinas

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed End User #1 | 12/11/18 06:57pm

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In reply to Dan Gelinas | 12/11/18 07:19pm

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Dan Gelinas

IPVM | 12/11/18 06:51pm

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IPVMU Certified | 12/11/18 06:59pm

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12/11/18 07:18pm

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IPVM | 12/11/18 08:10pm

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In reply to Dan Gelinas | 12/12/18 01:36am

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