A new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) created by a British company that fits in the palm of a hand and can be operated remotely from a control room thousands of miles away is among products on show at this year’s Home Office Security Exhibition, Security and Policing, which runs in Farnborough (March 12 to 14).
BCB International Ltd, manufacturers of military survival and protective equipment, have developed the SQ-4 Recon, pictured, which the Cardiff-based company says can do a range of tasks for military and security teams.
BCB International’s Robotics Projects Manager, Barry Davies, said: “The SQ-4 takes surveillance to new heights. Its small size and light weight (290 grams) means that it can be carried and deployed with little additional strain.
“The drone can be flown remotely using a tablet, which also displays the video and stills transmitted by its high-resolution camera. Its small size coupled with its 10 ultrasonic sensors make it ideal for penetrating and searching buildings and narrow spaces. It can hover discreetly over a targeted area or ‘perch and stare’ using day or night vision.
“The SQ-4 provides soldiers with instant information about the enemy’s movements, capabilities and any hidden dangers that may be lurking over a hill or inside a building without putting themselves in harm’s way.”
BCB was showcasing the SQ-4 UAV at its stand E4 at the FIVE (Farnborough International Venue & Events) in Hampshire.
