Our Approach
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) - extensively utilized in recent global conflicts for front-line reconnaissance - provide field operators the ability to fly close to points of interest and remain undetected. As their increased utility has led to many technological enhancements, micro UASs hold distinct operational advantages in combination with traditional law enforcement technology and operational procedures. Key considerations we provide:

• Proven systems
• Multiple platform options
• Common ground control station
• Small footprint 
• Minimal risk to life and property
• Low acoustic signature
• Cost effective
  

Signature Science is a leader in transitioning micro-UAS use to the law enforcement community. We have learned that evaluating and assessing a UAS can be confusing, and developing and sustaining an operational program can be challenging. Therefore, we take an active role in helping our clients develop a UAS program that fits their needs. Some of our offerings include:

• FAA permitting
• UAS procurement
• Policies and procedures development
• Training and aviation safety
• Maintenance support 
• Payload development
• Operator support
  

With the benefit of Signaure Science's program development support, law enforcement agencies are effectively employing micro UASs in counter-narcotics missions today.

Our Staff
Signature Sciences micro UAS support team has many years of experience in law enforcement, an in-depth knowledge of micro UAS technology and operations, and a practical understanding of how to navigate the FAAs permitting process. In addition, our systems and hardware and field testing professionals provide in-house payload development and validation capability.

Specialized Equipment/Facilities
Signature Science has its own flight test and training range located just outside of Austin, Texas. In addition, Signature Science and its partners conduct micro UAS training exercises in restricted air space at Ft. Bliss, Ft. Hood, and Camp Bullis in San Antonio. We have also conducted micro UAS exercises at government test sites, proving grounds, military installations, and privately-owned ranges.

Applications

• Law enforcement\first responder
• National Guard
• Search and rescue
• Disaster assessment
• Wildlife and land management
• Earth science research