Philadelphia Police Use Drone Overwatch to Locate Felony Vehicle and Suspect

Synopsis

During a “Person with a Gun” call, the Philadelphia Police Department deployed a drone to provide aerial overwatch at a busy intersection. The UAS identified a blue Dodge Charger linked to recent street takeovers and relayed live video and license plate information to officers on the ground. With real time intelligence from above, units were able to confirm the felony vehicle and take the suspect into custody without incident.