Drones in Service of National Security: Inside the “Technical Revolution” of Morocco’s New ‘Drone Police’ Unit

Fes News | December 26, 2025

In a qualitative leap that places Morocco among the leading nations utilizing “Security Intelligence,” the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has officially announced the creation of the “Drone Police” specialized unit. This decision is far more than an organizational update; it represents a strategic shift toward “Aerial Digital Security” to meet contemporary security challenges and secure major global events, such as AFCON 2025 and World Cup 2030.

Technical Specifications: “Digital Eyes” Beyond Boundaries

The new unit relies on a fleet of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) equipped with the latest global technologies, featuring characteristics that make them premier “Aerial Hunters”:

  • Infrared and Night Vision Systems: These allow drones to monitor movements in total darkness and identify suspicious objects based on thermal signatures.
  • High-Power Optical Zoom: Superior magnification capabilities allow for the identification of facial features or license plate numbers from high altitudes without detection.
  • Artificial Intelligence Algorithms: The drones are integrated with software capable of analyzing crowd behavior, predicting potential riot hotspots before they ignite, and utilizing automated “Object Tracking” for specific targets.

Field Applications: From Crowd Control to Crime Fighting

The “Drone Police” unit will act as a central pillar in three primary operational axes:

  1. Stadium and Event Security: Comprehensive coverage of stadium perimeters and Fan Zones to detect early signs of violence or vandalism, providing precise guidance to field units toward the source of the threat.
  2. Smart Urban Surveillance: Monitoring “Black Spots” in major cities like Fes, Casablanca, and Rabat, facilitating raid operations by providing a “Live Map” to field commanders.
  3. Crisis and Disaster Management: The ability to rapidly access rugged or dangerous terrain to assess damage or search for missing persons, effectively guiding rescue teams.

Operational Integration: The “Central Brain”

What makes this unit exceptionally technical is its direct link to the Command and Coordination Centers of the DGSN. Images and videos are broadcast via encrypted, secure channels in real-time (Live Streaming), allowing decision-makers to take immediate action based on factual data rather than human estimation alone.

Security Sovereignty and Future Challenges

The launch of the “Drone Police” underscores Morocco’s investment in “Sovereign Technology.” Integrating these tools into the security framework reduces human error, increases intervention efficiency, and ensures “3D” security coverage (Ground, Human, and Aerial).

With this update, Morocco solidifies its position as a “Digital Security Fortress” on the African continent, prepared to welcome the world in 2030 with a security system that seamlessly merges the rigor of the law with the intelligence of the machine.

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