Soldiers from the U.S. 127th Military Police Company are deploying a microdrone system to enhance surveillance and threat detection along the southern border.
According to Defence Blog, the system is part of a broader mission by the Joint Task Force – South Border (JTF-SB), which conducts operations in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
U.S. Army officials report that soldiers have deployed the Black Hornet 4 microdrones to improve monitoring of remote areas, helping to identify suspicious activities and potential threats with greater accuracy.
The Black Hornet is a hand-sized, unmanned military micro aerial vehicle. Originally developed by Norway’s Prox Dynamics AS, the microdrone is now produced by the American company Teledyne FLIR.
The drone connects to its operator via a secure digital data link and GPS, streaming live video and images to a portable control terminal, allowing ground troops to conduct discreet reconnaissance missions without exposing themselves to direct risks.
The Black Hornet is currently the most compact reconnaissance drone in service, serving as a key tool for missions in hard-to-reach environments where stealth is crucial.
Widely used in urban operations and reconnaissance missions, the microdrone will now operate at the U.S. border, helping to detect illegal crossings or smuggling attempts.
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