The article reports that the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is exploring how small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) can be used by its special operations teams. Border Patrol Tactical Units and Special Response Teams are special operations units within the Border Patrol, that would use small UAS to improve their situational awareness while conducting missions.
The article reports on the testing of the unmanned aerial vehicle which will serve the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service and the Army.