Then Brett backed off several aisles away while I stood next to the Lemur to demonstrate the communications system. Next, Brett flipped it on its back to show off “turtle mode”, which allows the Lemur to turn itself over into flight position. One of the first things that Brett did was demonstrate how robust the Lemur is – by slamming it on to the concrete floor (while I had almost had a heart attack, thinking I was watching a $9,000 accident.) The drone simply bounced a bit. I’d heard about the Lemur before – but there’s nothing quite like seeing a drone up close to get really excited about it. “The data is remarkable about how much better the outcome is when you are able to establish two way communication with a suspect – you have a great opportunity for a safe resolution,” he says. That 2-way communication is critical, Brett explains. When the Lemur makes contact with a suspect, it can perch – on a bed, bureau, table, or wherever – for up to 10 hours, helping SWAT teams establish 2-way communication with the suspect. Once inside, the Lemur can explore (without GPS) room by room, providing both eyes and ears to the operators. During a SWAT mission, the Lemur, equipped with a specialized glass breaker, is able to break a window and enter the building. It’s an indoor tactical system meant to search structures and keep public safety, first responders, and suspects safe. The Lemur – and the Lemur S, soft-launched at AUVSI Xponential – is a drone decked out with features that make it ideal for the purpose.
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