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SINGAPORE – A self-operating system which lets a drone take off and land and even recharge its batteries on its own is being tested by the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
The drone sits in a 2.2m-tall box that can be moved to wherever it needs to be deployed.
The box’s robotic automation system ensures that the 10 batteries are fully charged and ready to be installed, and also equips the drone with tools such as cameras before it is launched.
Details of its operations, such as flight paths, can be configured and monitored remotely by an operator in an off-site command centre so no pilot has to be on site as is usual with drones.
The two drone boxes have been on trial at an industrial estate in the western part of the island since the end of April.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Elvis Chong said industrial estates are relatively deserted during the circuit breaker period but the police have to stay vigilant.
Such areas are susceptible to crimes such as housebreaking and theft.
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