Secret Service to Boost Drone Surveillance After Trump Assassination Attempt

The U.S. Secret Service plans to increase its use of surveillance drones following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, according to the agency’s acting director Ronald Rowe. The announcement comes in response to a shooting incident at a campaign rally in Butler, on July 13, as reported by AFP News.

Drone Coverage Gap Identified

Rowe admitted that the Secret Service did not have a drone on site during the rally where a gunman opened fire on Trump.

“We should have had better coverage on that roofline,” Rowe stated at a press conference, referring to the location from which the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired eight shots.

The lack of aerial surveillance highlighted a vulnerability in the security setup.

“We thought we might have had it covered with the human eye,” Rowe explained. “But clearly we are going to change our approach now and we are going to leverage technology and put those unmanned aerial systems up.”

Shooter’s Drone Activity

Interestingly, the FBI reported that Crooks himself had flown a drone near the rally site for 11 minutes about two hours before the attack. This detail underscores the potential dual use of for both security and potential threats.

Enhancing Security Measures

The Secret Service is now reevaluating its approach to event security. Rowe described the assassination attempt as a “dark day” for the country and acknowledged the agency’s “mission failure.” He stated that multiple investigations are being conducted, and employees will be held accountable for any policy violations.

DroneXL’s Take

The Secret Service’s decision to increase drone usage for surveillance highlights the growing importance of unmanned aerial systems in security operations. This move aligns with broader trends in first responder drone applications, where drones are increasingly used for situational awareness and threat assessment.

As drone technology continues to advance, we can expect to see more integrated approaches to security that combine human expertise with aerial surveillance capabilities. This incident serves as a reminder of the critical role drones can play in enhancing public safety and protecting high-profile individuals.

Photo courtesy of US Secret Service.


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