Aerial surveillance: Eyes in the sky

Patrols by foot, jeep and armoured personnel carriers are the norm in peacekeeping; occasionally patrols have been carried out on bicycle as well. Fixed observation posts and road checkpoints also contribute to the mission picture. Such ground-level surveillance is obviously indispensable, but there are distinct advantages to using observation from above. Aerial and ground surveillance are complementary.

Related Subject(s): Human Rights and Refugees