Thermal DJI Drone Used By Police To Catch Suspects

Video footage from the DJI drone shows how the Port Neches Police Department was able to apprehend a suspect in a theft case with the assistance of a DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced equipped with a thermal camera.

Officer Andrew Carter is the only person within the department who is Part 107 certified to operate a drone.

The drone’s aerial video and thermal imaging capabilities give the police a significant advantage in their ability to locate suspects.

The Port Neches Police Department in Texas was successful in apprehending a suspect suspected of stealing telephone cables from AT&T with the assistance of a K9 unit, the DJI drone, and a neighboring police department.

On Monday, March 28, 2023, police officers responded to the Williamsburg and Industrial neighborhood after receiving a call about suspicious activity there.

An officer noticed a vehicle with no lights on it speeding away from the area as the police approached.

A release from the Port…