DRONE TEAMS

Effective Feb 3 limited  a limited drone team is deployable .

They entail:

1.Surveillance and Reconnaissance Drones

Purpose: Real-time intelligence, crime scene analysis, and large-area monitoring.
Multirotor Drones (e.g., DJI Matrice 300 RTK):
Features: Vertical takeoff, hover capability, 4K cameras, 55-minute flight time.
Use Cases: Crowd monitoring, traffic accident reconstruction, suspect tracking.
Fixed-Wing Drones (e.g., Parrot Anafi USA):
Features: Long endurance (up to 2 hours), extended range (10+ miles), GPS mapping.
Use Cases: Search and rescue in rural areas, border surveillance.
Thermal/Infrared Drones (e.g., FLIR-equipped models):
Features: Heat signature detection, low-light operation.
Use Cases: Locating suspects at night, firefighting, missing persons.
LiDAR Drones:
Features: 3D mapping, penetration through foliage.
Use Cases: Crime scene reconstruction, disaster zone assessment.

2. Tactical  Drones

Purpose: Enhancing situational awareness in high-risk scenarios.
Nano/Micro Drones (e.g., FLIR Black Hornet):
Features: Palm-sized, silent operation, live video feed.
Use Cases: Indoor reconnaissance during hostage situations or active shooter events.
Ruggedized Drones (e.g., Teledyne FLIR SkyRaider):
Features: Weather-resistant, modular payloads (e.g., loudspeakers, strobes).
Use Cases: Hostage negotiation, deploying non-lethal tools (e.g., flashbangs).
Throwable Drones:
Features: Toss-and-deploy design, collision-resistant.
Use Cases: Rapid deployment in confined spaces (e.g., buildings, tunnels).

3. Delivery and Logistics DronesPurpose: 

Transporting critical supplies without risking personnel.
Cargo Drones (e.g., DJI Agras):
Features: Payload capacity (5–20 lbs), GPS waypoint navigation.
Use Cases: Delivering medical kits, breach tools, or life vests in emergencies.

4. Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Drones Purpose:

 Neutralizing rogue or hostile drones.
Interceptor Drones (e.g., Dedrone Defend):
Features: Net launchers, radiofrequency jamming.
Use Cases: Protecting sensitive locations (e.g., airports, government buildings).
AI-Powered Detection Systems:
Features: Radar, electro-optical sensors, automated threat classification.
Use Cases: Identifying unauthorized drones near critical infrastructure.

5.Advanced Units (Not Yet Available)

Stealth Drones: Low-noise, reduced radar signature for covert operations.
AI/ML-Integrated Drones:
Features: Real-time facial recognition, behavior prediction, autonomous tracking.
Use Cases: Identifying suspects in crowds or tracking fleeing vehicles.
Swarm Drones:
Features: Collaborative autonomy, synchronized tasks (e.g., search grids).
Use Cases: Large-scale manhunts or disaster response.
Hybrid VTOL Drones: Combine multirotor agility with fixed-wing endurance (e.g., Wingcopter).
Non-Lethal Payloads