DefendEye and EAGL Technology Partner to Integrate Gunshot Detection With Autonomous Drones

DefendEye and EAGL Technology have announced a strategic partnership to integrate outdoor wireless gunshot detection with autonomous aerial systems, aiming to significantly reduce response times during active shooter incidents. According to the joint announcement released Tuesday, the new system is designed to detect a gunshot and deploy a drone to the location in under 20 seconds.

The collaboration combines EAGL’s “DragonFly” sensor technology with DefendEye’s autonomous search drones. The system operates by creating a digital bridge between the two companies’ cloud platforms. When the sensor detects a gunshot using energy capture and waveform analysis, it validates the threat and automatically transmits coordinates to the drone system. The manufacturers state that the drone launches from its tube in under 10 seconds and flies to the target coordinates, utilizing onboard artificial intelligence to identify humans and stream live video to law enforcement.

Boaz Raz, CEO of EAGL Technology, stated that the integration allows for real-time threat communication to law enforcement. The system is designed to function without an on-site pilot, offering “eyes-on-target” capability before police units physically arrive on the scene. This approach falls under the “Drone as a First Responder” (DFR) operational model, which seeks to bridge the temporal gap between a 911 call and officer arrival.

The technical specifications released by the companies indicate that the drones have a 30-minute flight time and are equipped for day and night operations, including infrared illumination. The system relies on 5G connectivity for remote streaming and control. Operations are subject to “Beyond Visual Line of Sight” (BVLOS) regulations, which govern the remote operation of unmanned aerial vehicles outside the pilot’s direct view.

Public Safety Innovation

The integration of autonomous surveillance with acoustic gunshot detection represents a significant shift in public safety technology, moving toward automated immediate response mechanisms. While traditional police response times are often measured in minutes, the capability to place a camera on a scene in seconds could provide critical situational awareness for responding officers, potentially altering tactical approaches to active shooter scenarios. However, the widespread deployment of such systems depends heavily on regulatory approvals regarding autonomous flight paths and privacy considerations associated with aerial surveillance in populated areas.