Federal Law Enforcement ISR Operations
Multi-target tracking with NDAA-compliant data chain
A federal law enforcement agency required persistent aerial surveillance capability for multi-target tracking operations across urban environments. Existing single-payload drones required multiple aircraft and operators, increasing cost and coordination complexity. Data security requirements mandated NDAA-compliant hardware with edge-processed intelligence, with no cloud routing permitted.
HERA deployed with 4 simultaneous payloads: VianSight dual camera (EO + thermal) providing 30× optical zoom and FLIR thermal overlay, with independent tracking on 2 targets simultaneously. The 105 TOPS edge AI processed all detection and tracking onboard, transmitting zero data to external servers. LED module provided illumination for night operations.
HERA replaced a 3-drone fleet with a single platform, reducing operational personnel by 67%. Simultaneous independent tracking of 2+ subjects was achieved from a single aircraft. Over 12 months of deployment, zero data security incidents were recorded, maintaining full NDAA compliance throughout.
“HERA’s ability to track multiple subjects independently while maintaining NDAA compliance eliminated our need for a multi-aircraft operation.”