Minimizing 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.
Imagine if you are on the border and you want to know if there is something suspicious a few kilometers from the border. You cannot send a unit or a real force, so you can just send this sensor, which will detect and come back with the information. Drones are certainly the most significant and life-saving technology to be used in anti-terror operations as they are equipped with electro-optic, infrared and high-resolution video cameras that can track both stationary and moving targets.
What’s more? Drones provide advanced surveillance and with the use of artificial intelligence, identifying risks and decision making becomes more effective and instantaneous.