drones

Rethinking the Chase: How UAVs Could Make High-Speed Pursuits Safer

April 17, 2025

Valeria Martinez

Swapnil Samant

Rafael Aldrete

by Valeria Martinez, Swapnil Samant and Rafael Aldrete

High-speed vehicle pursuits are among the most dangerous situations faced by law enforcement and the public. Each year, these chases result in crashes, injuries and, in too many cases, fatalities. In regions like El Paso, Texas, the frequency of such pursuits has increased sharply, raising concerns among policymakers and communities about how to respond more safely and effectively. [Read more…] about Rethinking the Chase: How UAVs Could Make High-Speed Pursuits Safer

Applying AI, Drones and Satellites to Improve Border Transportation

March 14, 2022

by Alejandro Berlanga Alzaga and Valeria Martinez

When you think of drones, you may think of a package getting delivered to your doorstep. Many companies conduct flight missions of drones for delivering goods, but other applications for drones can benefit the public (and commercial vehicle drivers) in another way — travel across the border.