Security was stuck in the past.
So we rebuilt it for the dark.
Kestrel started as a California guard company that got tired of watching crime happen faster than humans could respond. So we fused our people with towers, drones, and AI — and became something new: a hybrid force.
Night-first
85% of property crime on unmanned sites happens after dark. Everything we build — thermal optics, lighting, drone ops — is engineered for the night shift first.
Human + Machine
We don't believe in cameras that just watch, or guards that just walk. Machines detect without fatigue; trained humans decide and respond. That's the whole thesis.
California-grown
Our command center, our response teams, and our staging yards are all in-state. Local roots today — all 50 states tomorrow.
Licensed. Insured. Accountable.
- Licensed California PPOFully licensed private patrol operator with vetted, trained officers.
- FAA-compliant drone operationsCertified remote pilots and compliant autonomous flight programs.
- Audited monitoring centerRedundant power, redundant connectivity, and logged response times on every event.
Make every site the hardest target on the street
Criminals choose the easiest opportunity. Our job is simple: make sure that's never you. Visible technology, instant voice contact, and a real force behind it.
When the sun goes down on your property, Kestrel is already watching.
Join the night watch.
Careers for operators, pilots, and hybrid officers across California.