An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Elevating force protection with tethered drones

Tech Sgt. Kevin Meehan, 105th Base Defense Squadron flight sergeant, learns about operating tethered drones during a training session at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York, Feb. 9, 2026. The 105th Airlift Wing is introducing these drones to its arsenal of safety and security equipment to enhance its ability to respond to emergency situations and elevate situational awareness across the base. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Post)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Sarah Post
VIRIN: 260209-Z-SE585-1017.JPG
FULL SIZE: 0.87 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

Go to Gallery