The Department of Homeland Security plans to test autonomous drones and ground vehicles along the US-Canada border this fall.
The experiment will use 5G networks to stream intelligence data in real time.
DHS officials described the information as “battlefield intelligence” during planning documents.
The operation is part of a bilateral effort between the United States and Canada.
Autonomous systems will conduct reconnaissance missions along the northern border.
The technology is designed to monitor remote areas with limited human presence.
DHS aims to evaluate the effectiveness of unmanned systems for border security.
The experiment focuses on streaming video and sensor data over 5G connections.
Officials hope the test will improve situational awareness for border patrol agents.
The deployment is limited to a controlled experimental phase this fall.
