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Local law enforcement agencies along the U.S.-Mexico border are increasingly using AI-powered drones to monitor cartel activity, assist with rescues, and patrol vast areas. For example, Cochise County in Arizona has deployed Draganfly drones with thermal imaging to cover 6,200 square miles, while Laredo, Texas plans to use BRINC drones for pursuits and medical supply drops. Meanwhile, cartels are also using drones for surveillance, smuggling, and even armed operations, including explosive-laden drones. In 2024, cartels made over 27,000 drone flights near the border, raising national security concerns about potential threats to U.S. law enforcement and citizens.
