Anti-Drone Technology Wanted For Federal Prison Systems

Drones do seem to be a rather useful part of our modern day lifestyle, where companies such as Google would like to kick off a drone delivery system by the time 2017 rolls around, whereas Australia Post is exploring the possibility of delivering mail through drones as well. However, one can say that drones are a double edged sword, where it can also be used in the wrong way. The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to have a sophisticated drone-defeating system installed in order to protect their personnel from the threat of unmanned aircraft.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons happens to be an agency of the Department of Justice, where they recently issued a Request for Information which stressed for a fully integrated system that is capable of detecting, tracking, interdicting, engaging while neutralizing small drones – basically those that tip the scales at less than 55lb. I suppose it makes sense, as someone might actually own a few of these Hero-30 kamikaze drones and help bomb strategic parts of a prison in order to free targeted detainees.

As to whether such a system will be approved, and if the federal government has the budget for it, remains another aspect to be considered in the long run.

Edwin Kee
Categories: Military, Robots
Tags: Drones