The Great Lakes District will deploy autonomous drones to support Coast Guard missions on the Great Lakes from May to October 2026. The drones are wind- and solar-powered vessels the Coast Guard will use to monitor the Great Lakes, gather critical weather data for emergency response planning, track illicit activity and keep maritime borders safe. Read the full story by Homeland Security Today.
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