Recent Trends in Surveillance Tech

I’ve been noticing a sharp uptick in the use of drones for surveillance in the private investigation field… Just last week, a firm reported a 25% increase in cases where they utilized drone footage compared to last year. I’m curious about what other investigators are seeing in their practices — are you integrating any new technology that’s changing the game?

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It’s wild how quickly drone tech is picking up! I’ve started using a thermal drone myself, which feels like something straight out of a spy movie. Has anyone tried using AI analytics with drone footage yet?

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