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United States · Washington, DC · founded 1915
The U.S. Coast Guard, a military branch under the Department of Homeland Security, integrates unmanned aerial systems (drones) into its defense operations for maritime security, surveillance, search and rescue, and coastal defense, enhancing national defense capabilities during peacetime and wartime transfers to the Department of Defense. Key drone-related products include systems deployed by Coast Guard air stations and sectors for law enforcement and operational support, though specific models are not detailed in available sources. It plays a pivotal role in the drone industry by pioneering government adoption of UAVs for multi-mission applications in U.S. waters.
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