Explosives detection: the world’s first sniffer drone
The world's first drone-based explosive detection system, SpectroDrone, has been unveiled by Laser Detect Systems in Tel Aviv, Israel. With a flight range of 3km and its ability to identify explosives and other hazardous materials at distance, the integrated laser-based drone platform is pushing the frontiers of drone capabilities. LDS president Eli Venezia discusses SpectroDrone’s advantages and the challenges involved with its development.
Minimising the threat of explosives is a major challenge for modern militaries and security forces. Militarily speaking, the bitter experience of coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan in the 21st century has proven the need for effective countermeasures against improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which have maimed and killed thousands of soldiers and civilians in the last 15 years. And as the weapon of choice for terrorist organisations, explosives also pose a significant risk for police and security forces working to safeguard major infrastructure and public spaces.
Explosive detection technologies have developed as demand from military and security markets has increased. These technologies include remote detection systems capable of sniffing out explosives and other hazardous materials from a safe distance.
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