Drone Eyes on Crowds: A Look at Crowd Control Tech 🚁

Drones for crowd control?  Beyond hobby flights! Stability, fails, AI ethics & the future. Click to explore!

Alright, fellow drone enthusiasts! Let’s talk about something that’s moving beyond the hobbyist realm and into the real world: using our beloved flying machines for crowd control. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking – β€œcrowd control? Isn’t that a bit heavy?” And yeah, it can be. But the truth is, drones are rapidly becoming tools that law enforcement and event organizers are starting to use for things like monitoring large gatherings, enhancing safety, and even managing potential risks. What does that mean for our shared drone spaces and how do we separate drones designed for fun, from drones designed for crowd management? In this deep dive, we’ll be examining a curated selection of YouTube videos that highlight various aspects of this evolving technology, from the awesome stability of commercial models to some of the more controversial applications and, yes, even a few times when things went a little sideways. Let’s strap in and explore what it all means for us drone pilots!

Key Takeaways from the Sky

The Future of Drones in Crowd Control: A Look Beyond the Horizon

The videos we’ve looked at today paint a complex picture of drones and crowd control. We see how vital stability and reliability are (thanks, DJI!), but we’re also faced with the realities of how vulnerable drones can be, even with the latest technology. We’re watching AI slowly work it’s way into our spaces, and are seeing the very real need for effective crowd management. This all points to a future where drones will likely become an increasingly integral part of event and public safety strategies. However, the key here, is the responsible and ethical deployment of these tools. As the technology evolves, we need to ensure that drones are used in ways that enhance safety and well-being, not at the expense of civil liberties. It’s going to be an interesting journey, and as drone hobbyists and enthusiasts, we’re in a position to shape that conversation.

Ready to See It in Action?

The videos above offer a variety of perspectives on the use of drones in crowd management. Each video is a little different, and highlights unique challenges and potentials. To get the full picture and draw your own conclusions, scroll down and give them a watch. Let me know what you think in the comments!

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Crowd Cheers as Drone Shot Down in Kyiv #shorts | VOANews Voice of America
7,233 views | 176 | May 5 2023 00:00:03 (37 comments)[ Read more … ] Video shows a crowd in Kyiv cheering as a drone is shot down near the city.

MORE: The Ukrainian air force said it downed its own drone Thursday after losing control of it over Kyiv, after a series of explosions shook Ukraine’s capital city.

“At about 8:00 pm (1700 GMT) a Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial device lost control during a scheduled flight in the Kyiv region … the target was destroyed!” the air force said, adding it was establishing the cause as likely a technical malfunction.

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Israel installs AI-powered gun at West Bank checkpoint as riot control South China Morning Post
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The Israeli military has installed an artificial intelligence-powered weapon at a busy checkpoint in the West Bank, over a gate Palestinians use to cross to the Old City of Hebron. Israel’s military said the weapon system is designed to fire non-lethal projectiles to β€œdisperse riots”.

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Crowd chaos as thousands pack Sydney Harbour foreshore for Vivid drone show | 9 News Australia 9 News Australia
71,025 views | 282 | June 9 2024 08:40:05 (0 comments)[ Read more … ] Chaos unfolded at Vivid Sydney overnight as thousands of people crammed onto the harbour foreshore to catch a glimpse of the drone show. Subscribe and πŸ””: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6

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Police to debut new drone technology to manage crowds at Marina Bay Countdown CNA
3,158 views | 23 | December 27 2022 14:15:16 (12 comments)[ Read more … ] Better crowd management can be expected at the Marina Bay Countdown this New Year’s Eve, as police debut newer technology deployed in its surveillance drones. This will help officers make better decisions on the ground, as a return to pre-pandemic crowd sizes is expected.

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Drones and specialised cameras to help police with crowd control and security on New Year’s Eve The Straits Times
3,422 views | 24 | December 27 2022 13:12:13 (5 comments)[ Read more … ] Follow The Straits Times on YouTube: https://str.sg/ytsub

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