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Homeland Security: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Border Surveillance [July 8, 2010]
"Congress has expressed a great deal of interest in using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to surveil the United States' international land border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) utilizes advanced technology to augment its USBP [U.S. Border Patrol] agents' ability to patrol the border, including a fleet of six UAVs. This report examines the strengths and limitations of deploying UAVs along the borders and related issues for Congress. [...] Recent attention has focused on the expanding area of operations for CBP-operated UAVs. On June 23, 2010, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted a certificate of authorization requested by CBP, clearing the UAV flights along the Texas border and Gulf region. Other requests have reportedly been delayed due to safety concerns, some of which stem from previous incidents. Despite safety concerns, some policymakers continue to call for the increased domestic use of UAVs. The Supplemental Appropriations Bill of FY2010 (H.R. 4899) would include $32 million for the acquisition of two additional UAVs by CBP."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Haddal, Chad C.; Gertler, Jeremiah
2010-07-08
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Homeland Security: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Border Surveillance [Updated May 13, 2008]
From the Summary: "Congress has expressed a great deal of interest in using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to surveil the United States' international land border. This report examines the strengths and limitations of deploying UAVs along the borders and related issues for Congress. This report will be updated as events warrant."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Bolkcom, Christopher C.; Nunez-Neto, Blas
2008-05-13
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Homeland Security: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Border Surveillance [Updated May 22, 2007]
From the Summary: "Congress has expressed a great deal of interest in using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to surveil the United States' international land border. This report examines the strengths and limitations of deploying UAVs along the borders and related issues for Congress. This report will be updated as events warrant."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Bolkcom, Christopher C.
2007-05-22
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Homeland Security: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Border Surveillance [Updated November 17, 2006]
From the Summary: "Congress has expressed a great deal of interest in using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to surveil the United States' international land border. This report examines the strengths and limitations of deploying UAVs along the borders and related issues for Congress. This report will be updated as events warrant."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Bolkcom, Christopher C.; Nunez-Neto, Blas
2006-11-17
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Homeland Security: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Border Surveillance [Updated February 7, 2005]
"The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to improve border security is a technique that has garnered congressional attention. This report examines the strengths and limitations of deploying UAVs along the borders and related issues for Congress. This report will be updated as events warrant."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Bolkcom, Christopher C.
2005-02-07
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Border Security and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles [January 2, 2004]
From the Document: "The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to improve border security is a technique that has garnered congressional attention. This report examines the strengths and limitations of deploying UAVs along the borders and related issues for Congress. This report is not intended to provide in-depth information regarding technical or military capabilities of UAVs, but to discuss their application at the border. This report will be updated as events warrant."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Blazakis, Jason M.
2004-01-02
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