Application of the reconnaissance technique using camouflage and statutory uniforms in the operation of a UAV

Keywords: National Police, service and combat tasks, unmanned aerial vehicles, reconnaissance technique, UAVs, law enforcement agencies, camouflage and police uniforms, terrain search.

Abstract

The article considers the problematic issues caused by the current circumstances, when the country is in a special legal regime of martial law and the importance and relevance of using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for reconnaissance of objects by the police on the ground are extremely high. The article analyses the effectiveness of different types of camouflage in countering reconnaissance using UAVs in different terrain; the optimal camera angle and the optimal flight altitude of UAVs for effective counteraction to the camouflage properties of the respective camouflage in different terrain are determined. Not only military camouflage, but also police uniforms are considered, which expands the scope of UAVs and makes the study more comprehensive. The study of the reconnaissance methodology using UAVs will allow the police to adapt quickly and effectively to new circumstances, as well as help optimise the performance of their combat missions. The effectiveness of the methodology of object reconnaissance on the ground in real scenarios is evaluated. Recommendations for improving the conduct of such operations as monitoring of mass disorders, rapid response to hazards, factors, etc. are provided. In developing the methodology for determining the optimal distance, the psychophysiological aspects of UAV operators are taken into account for the first time and the determination of optimal distances for effective detection and identification of objects is proposed.

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Author Biographies

A. М. Tsyrkulienko, Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs

Department of Tactical and Special Physical Training (senior lecturer).

O. О. Les, Department of Aviation and Police on the Water of the National Police of Ukraine

Deputy head of Department,

Department for Organizing the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (head).

V. V. Mushka, Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs

Cadet.

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Published
2024-03-29
How to Cite
TsyrkulienkoA. М., LesO. О. and Mushka, V. V. (2024) “Application of the reconnaissance technique using camouflage and statutory uniforms in the operation of a UAV”, Bulletin of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, 104(1 (Part 1), pp. 293-311. doi: 10.32631/v.2024.1.25.