CAPABILITIES:
TFA flies the C-26B, a modified military twin-engine turboprop aircraft (Fairchild Metroliner) equipped with TV imaging, infrared imaging, photo, and enhanced communications equipment for conducting counterdrug support. This asset can provide a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) with color or black & white photos as well as video. The C-26 uses a mission console with a Situational Awareness Display / Computer Generated Moving Map /VHS Recorder for TV/Thermal Imager Global positioning System / Precise Target Location and Sensor / Secure Law Enforcement compatible communications systems.
Aerial Observation/Reconnaissance: The C-26B provides a sophisticated day/night aerial platform for LEOs to observe suspected drug traffickers before, during, or after an illegal transaction, to locate and identify illegal drug cultivation and production sites, or clandestine airfields. An LEO must be present or in direct contact to conduct the observation. This support applies to both urban and rural environments making full use of the onboard GPS to accurately record locations for future operations. The team utilizes a Thermal Imaging System for night operations and has full video recording capability.
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Aerial Photo Reconnaissance:
The California National Guard C-26B aircraft can generate photographs of specific areas. Photo interpreters provide analysis and interpretation as required. Photos can be used to plan law enforcement counterdrug operations, enhance officer safety, or to help locate marijuana cultivation sites, methamphetamine labs, clandestine airfields, and other drug related sites. Photographs can be taken of both urban and rural locations from a variety of altitudes and angles, tailoring the end product to specific law enforcement needs. The C-26B is generally used to cover a small area or for a time-sensitive request. |