Israel Police to Equip Patrol Cars With Drones for Real-Time Surveillance
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
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- Israel Police will buy 16 drones for patrol cars.
- The project's cost is around 4 million shekels.
- Drones will provide real-time aerial surveillance.
- The Sigma 3 drone from Fotokite was selected.
- Drones will be housed in rooftop containers on vehicles.
The Israel Police is set to acquire 16 drones, which will be housed in specialized containers on the roofs of patrol vehicles. The project is estimated to cost approximately 4 million shekels, according to the economic publication "Calcalist." These drones will be equipped on shift commanders' vehicles, enabling them to launch the aircraft directly from the car. This will provide real-time aerial imagery for monitoring incident scenes, public gatherings, and crowds, as well as for managing police forces at a location. After evaluating proposals from several manufacturers, the police selected the Sigma 3 drone from the Swiss company Fotokite. Police stated that other tested systems were unsuitable for permanent installation on a moving vehicle. While transporting conventional drones in trunks or vans was considered, their deployment requires specific operator skills. The Fotokite drones are stored in protective rooftop containers. Fotokite, founded in 2014, specializes in drone systems for police, fire departments, and other emergency services.
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