US security technology company WRAP Technologies is planning to equip unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with laser glare devices, directional projectors and many other visual disturbance technologies to serve non-lethal missions.
According to the company, new features being developed will help UAVs participate more effectively in public security activities, control situations and support law enforcement forces without using force.
These devices are designed to work with the BolaWrap remote control system, WRAP's proprietary technology capable of firing wires to limit the movement of target objects from a safe distance.
When combined with sensory jamming tools, the system is expected to help security personnel remotely control situations, reducing the risk of direct confrontation.
WRAP said the project's goal is to increase safety for both law enforcement forces and those involved in escalating clashes.
Tools such as glare lasers or directional projectors can create temporary distraction, giving operators more time to assess the situation and come up with appropriate solutions.
In addition, the company is also researching the possibility of coordination between multiple devices carried on UAVs to support earlier intervention, before incidents become serious.
This approach is seen as part of the trend of developing modern security systems, prioritizing risk prevention and control instead of just reacting when things have gotten out of control.
If implemented in practice, new technologies can be used in many fields such as ensuring public security, border patrols, protecting task forces, protecting key infrastructure and supporting automated response activities.
The non-lethal UAV project is part of WRAP's long-term plan to build a high-tech security ecosystem. The company is currently developing many other solutions such as non-lethal control devices, virtual reality training, unmanned aerial vehicle countermeasures systems and automated response platforms.
Mr. Jared Novick, President of WRAP Technologies, said that the new technologies are the next step in the vision of building a non-lethal integrated response system.
According to him, the operating environment in the future of public security and national security will increasingly be associated with automated systems, helping functional forces intervene earlier, safer and still maintain appropriate handling options when necessary.
The development of UAVs carrying non-lethal devices shows the trend of increasingly widespread application of automation technology in the field of security, with the goal of improving intervention efficiency while minimizing the risk of casualties in complex situations.
