Law Enforcement Drone manufacturers and suppliers of UAV for law enforcement; quadcopters, unmanned helicopters and VTOL fixed-wing UAS used by police and SWAT teams
UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) are used by law enforcement for a variety of tasks as they are cheaper to operate and quicker to deploy than manned helicopters, and can also fly in tighter spaces or over crowds.
Types of Drones used in Law Enforcement
Tethered drones for police surveillance – Where UAVs may be required to hover persistently in one location, they can be deployed as part of a tethered drone system, which uses the attached cable to provide long-term power as well as communications and control.
Multirotors – capable of VTOL (vertical take off and Landing) quadcopters and other multirotor drones (hexacopters, octocopters) are often used by law enforcement teams as they can be quickly deployed and require little space to launch and land.
BRINC’s LEMUR S law enforcement drone
Some multirotors can even enter buildings with the aid of glass-breaker attachments, in order to search for suspects or victims. They can have a self-righting function which enables the drone to flip-over and regain flight. Operators may be able to talk to other people via the drone by using two-way communications.
Fixed-wing and unmanned helicopter drones – capable of extended flight-times fixed-wing UAVs and single-rotor drones are often chosen by law enforcement for long-range surveillance missions such as coastal and border control.
SKELDAR V-200 Unmanned Helicopter for law enforcement
Surveillance drones for law enforcement
UAVs may be deployed to provide security at public events, carry out aerial surveillance, or document a crime scene. They can be equipped with live video streaming capabilities to provide real-time surveillance of a situation for critical monitoring purposes.
Black Eagle 50 Tactical VTOL UAV by Steadicopter
Drones equipped with RBG and thermal cameras can be used to search for criminals or missing persons. These drones can survey hard-to-reach or hazardous areas and can cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time, thus saving manpower as well as keeping officers out of harm’s way.
NPAS has selected Schiebel to support its BVLOS uncrewed aircraft operations trials, evaluating whether UASs can work effectively alongside crewed police helicopters and aeroplanes
Ascent AeroSystems has unveiled HELIUS, a sub-250g AI-enabled UAV designed for law enforcement, emergency response, and industrial use, offering a compact, NDAA-compliant alternative to existing systems
Volatus Aerospace and Ondas Holdings are partnering to deploy the autonomous Optimus System, enhancing border surveillance, security, and critical infrastructure monitoring with advanced aerial and ground-based intelligence solutions
Nokia Drone Networks is a standalone and network-agnostic solution utilizing European-made multirotor drones, automated docking stations, and 4G/LTE and 5G connectivity
Flying Lion has reached a significant milestone in its Drone as First Responder (DFR) initiatives, completing 55,773 flights by the end of 2024 for enhanced community and first responder safety
Whitepaper released that explores how LiveU’s advanced IP-video technology and Skydio’s autonomous drones work together to enhance situational awareness in public safety operations
XPONENTIAL Europe, held in Düsseldorf from 18-20 February 2025, will focus on uncrewed systems and highlight their use for protecting critical infrastructure
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