Quantum Computing Generative AI & LLMs Drones 6G Networks Satellite Comms Group Messaging Platforms Crypto- currency IoT Devices Metaverse 5G Networks Social Media Incitement 26 Drones As drone technology has evolved quickly in recent years, drones have become smaller, more affordable and easier to operate while offering increased range and flight time. In many countries, the use of drones for non-commercial purposes is unregulated, making it easy for individuals to use drones without needing special permissions or licenses. Drones are creating new challenges for law enforcement as criminals use them in diverse ways, including: In addition, incidents of drones disrupting airport operations have been rising in frequency and pose a significant flight safety risk. However, drones also present an opportunity for law enforcement, as they can be used to conduct surveillance, search for missing persons, conduct border patrols, and provide operational support for tactical missions. Impact: NEXT-GEN CAPABILITIES + Surveilling borders to enable cartels and traffickers to find gaps in barriers and detect pauses in patrols by border agents + Physically smuggling illicit drugs across borders 31 , and dropping contraband into prisons + Scoping out potential targets for thefts, such as construction sites and agricultural areas 26 Drones 75% of contraband seizures in Canadian prisons are attributed to drone drops Responsible AI Human-Machine Collaboration Video Analytics