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SHOT Show product spotlight: Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 3 brings compact surveillance to law enforcement

This pocket-sized reconnaissance drone is designed for real-time surveillance in high-risk operations, even in extreme weather conditions

At SHOT Show 2025, TELEDYNE FLIR showcased the Black Hornet 3, an ultra-compact personal reconnaissance system designed for military and law enforcement surveillance.

Weighing just ounces, the Black Hornet 3 delivers real-time EO and IR imaging, allowing officers to clear buildings, scan alleyways and locate armed suspects — all while staying out of harm’s way. With a 1.2-kilometer range, 25-minute flight time and the ability to withstand 20-knot winds, this stealth UAV provides tactical teams with situational awareness in any environment.

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Police1 reviews the newest firearms, protective equipment and tactical technologies for law enforcement and SWAT on display at SHOT Show, the largest event of its kind in the world. During SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range, manufacturers introduce their latest products.

Todd Fletcher is the owner and lead instructor for Combative Firearms Training, LLC providing training for law enforcement firearms instructors from coast to coast. He has over 25 years of training experience as a firearms and defensive tactics instructor. He retired after more than 25 years as a full-time police officer and over 31 years of law enforcement experience.

Todd is a member of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA). He is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), and was selected as the 2022 ILEETA Trainer-of-the-Year. He is also a member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI) and won the 2023 IALEFI Top Gun Award. He can be reached at Todd@CombativeFirearms.com.