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Amazon Drones Sold to Trinidad and Tobago for Security Use

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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Amazon.com sold drones to Trinidad and Tobago, which are now being used for local purposes. The government announced a $5 million budgetary allocation to the Air Guard to establish a military Unmanned Aerial Vehicle unit.

From guardian.co.tt

Why it matters

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The adoption of drone technology allows law enforcement in Trinidad and Tobago to conduct surveillance in a more cost-effective manner compared to helicopter surveillance. The allocation of $5 million supports the establishment of a new military UAV unit.

From guardian.co.tt

Who's involved

  • Amazon.comThe seller of the drones to Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Trinidad and TobagoThe island nation that purchased and is utilizing the drone technology.
  • governmentThe governing body that allocated $5 million for the new UAV unit.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • governmentSpeculative

    The government might see increased security funding of $5 million for the establishment of a new UAV unit.

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