US EditionTexas DPS Announces New Technology Used to Scan for Drones
The Texas Department of Public Safety equips helicopters with drone detection to safeguard officials during missions after a drone forced an emergency landing in Kerrville, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced it became the first U.S. agency to deploy Airborne Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems, installed on one DPS helicopter.
- A DPS helicopter was forced to land Monday in Kerrville after a private drone struck it, the City of Kerrville said, noting the drone was illegally flown in restricted airspace.
- DPS Tactical Flight Officers completed specialized training to monitor and interpret ACUS's real-time data, providing precise geolocation of unauthorized drones for pilots and dispatch teams.
- Officials say the technology provides detection and situational awareness only, said Chief Pilot of DPS Aircraft Operations Division Stacy Holland, and gives the ability to quickly detect, identify, and avoid hostile or unauthorized drones.
- A timeline for wider rollout was not provided, though ACUS as airborne hardware detects drones posing potential public safety threats.
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