A vigilance is needed on everyone’s part, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel.
Combine warfighting ability to employ cost- and mission-effective drones in combat with the popularity of consumer drones in the United States, and it’s not hard to see how small unmanned aircraft systems could pose dangers in the U.S.
Global drone sales are expected to reach $43 billion by 2024 while accelerating technological improvements to increase the range, lift capacity, speed and battery life of the small systems, according to a report published by the Association of the United States Army.
Officials said these same types of drones are available both online and in stores nationwide and could be flown over the base to provide adversaries with information on daily operations at Wright-Patterson AFB and installation layout, or even drop materials if left unchecked.