Drone-in-a-Box Technology to Revolutionise Public Safety and Security in the Middle East

(MENAFN- Lionel Joel) FEDS Drone-powered Solutions, are the global leader in commercial drone services advocating for the rollout of Drone-in-a-Box technology across the Middle East’s public safety and security sector. Autonomous drone Technology can revolutionise existing policing methods by augmenting regional police forces’ response capabilities across a variety of scenarios including accident/incident emergency response, boosting situational awareness, and conducting search operations.
In 2022, Dubai alone saw 998,868 major crimes committed. Dubai Police reported a 25% drop in serious crimes and a 7.1% drop in non-violent crimes in the first three months of 2023 compared to the previous year due to the incorporation of systems and equipment such as drones.
Drone-in-a-Box technology is a rapidly emerging form of autonomous, unmanned, aerial vehicle (UAV) solution built around Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. At the press of a button, drones deploy from self-contained docks located at strategic locations across the city. They carry out their mission autonomously and then return to there. The technology differs from traditional drone solutions, which are comprised of unmanned aircraft and a ground-based controller, meaning operations are limited to the traditional drone operators’ Visual Line of Sight (VLOS).
Drones play a crucial role in various aspects of law enforcement. They offer impressive responsiveness to accidents by swiftly transmitting live footage to authorities, which facilitates quicker decision-making and effective coordination of emergency response units. They can also facilitate efficient crime scene investigation by capturing detailed imagery and creating 3D models, which greatly assists in evidence gathering and reconstruction. Another unique advantage can be seen in traffic management and incident scenarios; a drone can be launched ahead of a response team to establish situation awareness. The live feed that it can transmit back to the command centre can be used by officers to streamline and optimise resource allocation.
Drones also come into their own in search and rescue operations, they come equipped with advanced sensors that cover expansive areas, significantly enhancing the chances of locating missing persons or survivors, particularly in challenging terrains. Such drones offer powerful capabilities that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement operations in multiple critical areas.
“Regional police forces can tap into the enormous potential offered by autonomous drones to transform their operations and enhance public safety and law enforcement. Through the use of this technology, police forces can streamline their operations, optimise resource usage and ensure public safety more effectively than ever before. Right now, we have a dock that’s about 1 sqm, in the soon-to-be future, this will only shrink, making it easier to deploy. There’s no doubt that the era of autonomous drone solutions in the police force has arrived,” said Rabih Bou Rached, Founder & CEO of FEDS Drone-powered Solutions.
While many cities are still putting BVLOS frameworks in place, Drone-in-a-Box technology can be used more widely across sectors and industries. Regional police forces have already begun integrating autonomous drones to revolutionise their operations. Within the United Arab Emirates, Dubai police have already begun utilising drones for proactive patrolling and traffic management. The police’s fleet of autonomous drones is equipped with advanced sensors and artificial intelligence (AI), which has significantly enhanced the force’s surveillance capabilities and response times.
“Using artificial intelligence (AI) has proven its effectiveness in identifying suspicious and wanted people. We aspire to raise our performance by building on our current capabilities, to ensure a high level of security in public transport,” as previously quoted by Brigadier Obaid Saeed Al Hathboor, Director of Transportation Security Department in Dubai Police.

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