The use of drones, or unmanned aircraft systems, to deposit contraband such as drugs, weapons, and cellphones into correctional facilities, poses a significant and growing threat to the safety and security of prisons and jails. ?
Advances in drone technology have enabled remotely piloted aircraft devices to carry larger payloads, fly faster and for longer distances, and operate at lower costs. Technology that can detect and defend against drones is also advancing to meet this emerging threat. However, more research is needed to quantify the drone-delivered contraband threat in correctional facilities and identify all its dimensions. ?
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