DEA Aviation Division
WEBThe Aviation Division supports DEA’s enforcement efforts through surveillance, photographic reconnaissance, movement of personnel and cargo and transportation of fugitives and prisoners.
Office of Legal Policy | Unmanned Aircraft Systems
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Today’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), more commonly referred to as “drones,” have evolved considerably in just the last few years and are becoming more common in our airspace. UAS now have longer flight durations, larger payloads, and more sophisticated maneuverability.
Pair of Indictments Charge Conspiracies to Use Drones to Deliver ...
WEBAug 21, 2024 · STATESBORO, GA: Two newly unsealed federal indictments charge 23 defendants in widespread conspiracies that used drones to deliver methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones to Georgia state prisons.
The Rapid Rise of Federal Surveillance Drones Over America - The Atlantic
WEBMar 10, 2016 · On Wednesday, USA Today reported that the Pentagon “has deployed drones to spy over U.S. territory for non-military missions over the past decade,” citing a report by a Pentagon inspector general...
DEA Aviation: The Technological Edge in the War on Drugs
WEBRecognizing the strategic value of an airborne unit capable of providing crucial support for drug enforcement operations, the DEA established its Air Wing to enhance its capability to detect, monitor, and disrupt drug trafficking activities.
WEBAugust 22, 2023. Kristin Finklea. Specialist in Domestic Security. Alongside growth in the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, for both commercial and recreational purposes, law enforcement agencies’ use of this technology has been increasing as well.
Drones With ‘Most Advanced AI Ever’ Coming Soon To Your ... - Forbes
WEBMar 3, 2021 · What self-flying drones could do without issue was follow and film users as they climbed mountains or ran through forests. They could help out police and search-and-rescue crews, too.
What you need to know about the DJI drone ban in the U.S.
WEBSep 9, 2024 · The future of DJI (Da Jiang Innovations) drones is metaphorically up in the air as the Countering CCP Drones Act, introduced by Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY), gains more support in Congress, raising the possibility of a nationwide ban in the U.S.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - United States Department of Justice
WEBThis Department of Justice Policy on the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (the “Policy”) aims to facilitate the Department’s use of UAS within a framework designed to provide appropriate oversight, accountability, and transparency. Applicability.
FACT SHEET: The Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems …
WEBApr 25, 2022 · Over the last decade, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”) have become a regular feature of American life. We use them for recreation, for research, and for commerce. But the...