The Use of Drones for Tactical De-Escalation

By Mike Ball / 21 Dec 2021
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BRINC Drones has released an article highlighting how UAS (unmanned aerial systems) can be used for de-escalation in tactical situations such as hostage rescue and crisis negotiation.

Read the full article on BRINC Drones’ website

The article includes:

  • The disadvantages of terrestrial robotic vehicles in tactical environments
  • How new developments in drone technology can make UAS highly suited for missions both inside and outside of buildings, such as remote searching and two-way communication
  • Considerations for the development of UAS programs for tactical teams, such as policy and training, platform durability, connectivity and modularity
  • How purchasing processes and politics may affect the acquisition of tactical UAS

Tactical UAS can be deployed in crisis situations before SWAT teams and other operators, thus potentially saving lives in the process. To find out more, read the full article on BRINC Drones’ website.

Posted by Mike Ball Mike Ball is our resident technical editor here at Unmanned Systems Technology. Combining his passion for teaching, advanced engineering and all things unmanned, Mike keeps a watchful eye over everything related to the unmanned technical sector. With over 10 years’ experience in the unmanned field and a degree in engineering, Mike’s been heading up our technical team here for the last 8 years. Connect & Contact