The
deployment of federal drones in and around U.S. shores represents one of the
Obama administration’s next steps in the nation’s expanded use of unmanned
aircraft systems for surveillance purposes.
The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, or
ONMS, recently acquired Puma UAS – a type of drone that the U.S. Navy also uses
– for operations off the coast of Los Angeles.
ONMS now is enlisting contractor support in
expanding UAS use in California, Hawaii, Florida, and Washington state. Vendors
experienced in working with law enforcement and military personnel are needed
for this endeavor, according to a solicitation that WND located through routine
database research.
The
Puma drones – which are small enough to launch by hand – will be used by ONMS
to enforce federal regulations, the document says.
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