The technical affairs department has introduced new
technical specifications for its fleet of seven unmanned drones to include
capturing footage using full HD video technology in Abu Dhabi.
The remote controlled drones have been upgraded to
capture full HD footage. The drones were launched in 2010 to help develop
policing systems; methods for handling emergencies; to promote security and
safety using modern and innovative methods; and to elevate the police work
system and its new concepts.
Major Jamal Al Hosani, chief of technical affairs at the
security media department of the General Secretariat of the Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Interior, said: “The technical affairs department has
introduced new technical specifications for its fleet of seven unmanned drones
to include capturing footage of hard-to-reach areas such as traffic accidents,
fires and major events using full HD video technology which provides a
resolution that is substantially higher than that of the previously used
standard definition (SD).
The drones are equipped with dual day/night cameras to
capture the most accurate details, as well as a zooming feature for filming
footage from afar.”
He also noted that the newly updated drones provide
leaders with a unique airborne perspective of the incident via live streaming.
Through special applications available for the Security Media field patrols,
the drones transmit the captured footage directly to the Central Operations Room.
The drones provide media support for the Security Media
field patrols, which were recently launched to cover the events that take place
on the roads of Abu Dhabi round the clock.
“The crew that operates the drone is made up of qualified
national cadres, one operator and one controller per drone to handle accidents
at sites that may pose a risk to civilians, making it possible to obtain
accurate and detailed footage of the events.”