Raven's Eye

Field Operations

Mission Proven

Real-world deployments across search and rescue, critical infrastructure protection, and public safety operations. Every mission sharpens our capability.

Rapid Deployment Protocol

In emergencies and natural disasters, every second counts. Raven's Eye maintains standby readiness for rapid airborne deployment — minimizing the time between incident and actionable intelligence.

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Search & Rescue
47 minTime to locate
800 mFrom last known position
6 hrsGround search prior
Pacific Northwest WildernessWinter 2025

Missing Hiker Recovery — Remote Terrain

A missing hiker in dense forest terrain with failing daylight and sub-zero temperatures. Ground teams had covered less than 15% of the search grid after six hours. Raven's Eye deployed a DJI Matrice 4TD with thermal imaging to systematically sweep the remaining grid.

Outcome

Subject located within 47 minutes of drone deployment. Thermal signature detected at 800m from last known position, obscured by heavy canopy. Ground team directed to exact coordinates via ATAK. Subject recovered alive.

  • Thermal sweep of 4.2 km² grid in under 1 hour
  • Real-time ATAK overlay for ground team coordination
  • Encrypted video feed to incident command
  • GPS-tagged subject location transmitted instantly
Platforms:DJI Matrice 4TDATAK Integration
02
Critical Infrastructure
22 miCorridor covered
3Intrusions detected
30 minEvidence delivery
Midwest Energy InfrastructureSpring 2025

Pipeline Corridor Security Sweep

A regional energy operator required covert nighttime surveillance of a 22-mile pipeline corridor following credible threat intelligence. Traditional patrol methods were too slow and visible. Raven's Eye conducted a multi-night operation using encrypted drone feeds and mesh networking.

Outcome

Three unauthorized intrusion attempts detected across two nights. All incidents documented with thermal video and GPS coordinates. Evidence package delivered to law enforcement within 30 minutes of each detection.

  • AES-256 encrypted video — zero interception risk
  • Mesh relay extended range beyond line-of-sight
  • Covert operation — no ground presence required
  • Chain-of-custody evidence package for prosecution
Platforms:DJI Matrice 4TTrellisware TW-750Starlink Backhaul
03
Public Safety
14 hrsContinuous operation
12 minPerimeter update cycle
7Hidden hotspots found
Western United StatesSummer 2025

Wildfire Perimeter Mapping

Incident command needed real-time perimeter data for a fast-moving wildfire threatening residential areas. Smoke and terrain made manned aircraft dangerous. Raven's Eye provided continuous thermal mapping and hotspot detection to guide ground crews and evacuation decisions.

Outcome

Perimeter mapped and updated every 12 minutes throughout a 14-hour operational period. Seven previously undetected hotspots identified ahead of fire line. Evacuation routes adjusted based on drone data — zero civilian casualties.

  • Dual-platform deployment for redundant coverage
  • Live thermal overlay streamed to incident command
  • Hotspot GPS coordinates pushed to ground crews via ATAK
  • Operated safely below smoke layer — no manned aircraft risk
Platforms:Parrot Anafi UKR GOVDJI Matrice 4TDTAKOS Command
04
Law Enforcement
18 minDeployment time
11 minApprehension after detection
1.1 kmFrom last known position
Urban-Rural InterfaceFall 2025

Fugitive Apprehension Support

A county sheriff's department requested aerial support for a fugitive who had fled into mixed urban and rural terrain after a vehicle pursuit. Ground units had lost visual contact. Raven's Eye deployed within 18 minutes of the call and began systematic thermal sweeps.

Outcome

Fugitive located hiding in dense brush 1.1 km from last known position. Thermal signature confirmed and relayed to ground units via encrypted ATAK feed. Subject apprehended without incident within 11 minutes of detection.

  • Rapid deployment — airborne within 18 minutes of call
  • Encrypted feed — no scanner interception risk
  • Real-time ATAK position overlay for ground units
  • Zero officer injuries — subject located before contact
Platforms:DJI Matrice 4TDATAK IntegrationEncrypted Comms
< 20 minTypical deployment time
24 / 7Standby availability
< 1 hrIntelligence to command

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