FOCUS Thermal Imaging Drones SUMMARY
When looking to add drone capability to your depart- ment’s toolbox of options, get information on both the drones and the high-tech imaging capabilities. FLIR isn’t just for helicopters and police vehicles.
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Quadcopter drone outfitted with Zenmuse XT thermal camera from DJI and FLIR.
THERMAL IMAGING DRONES
SOON TO BE STANDARD POLICE EQUIPMENT
While the media has been making a big deal about potential privacy concerns and theoretical confl icts with full-scale air traffi c, the overwhelming benefi t this technology can add to state and local law enforce- ment operations is frequently overlooked.
D By David Lee Many departments are waiting to deploy their own
drone programs until the regulatory environment with the FAA becomes clearer and more settled; others have slogged through the paperwork swamps to begin operations and realize the benefi ts of this technological revolution.
rones have been in the news lately.
Understanding the Options As the market for drones has exploded on the scene in the last few years, the options for law enforcement in terms of aircraft and the technology involved has grown as well. It’s a good idea to begin your search with some basic informa- tion in terms of cost, capabilities, and limitations.
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