Las Vegas Cardiff Public Safety Drone:. Police drone with mobile app to call a drone when confronted by an attacker | Available Technologies | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
For Information, Contact:
Michael Mosher
Director of Commercialization
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
702-895-5697
michael.mosher@unlv.edu
ID: 2025-011
Inventors:
chris papesh
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Keywords:
Computer Science & Software - Drones

Las Vegas Cardiff Public Safety Drone:. Police drone with mobile app to call a drone when confronted by an attacker

Integrated technology solution composed of a police-controlled drone  and a user-friendly mobile application. 

The Invention 

This invention pairs a police-operated drone system with a mobile app  that allows victims of urban violence to immediately summon and direct  drones to their location. Equipped with advanced lighting,  high-resolution cameras, and real-time communication tools, the system  deters attackers, assists law enforcement with rapid intervention, and  records high-quality video evidence for judicial processes.

Market Opportunity 

The Las Vegas Cardiff Public Safety Drone system addresses a  critical need for enhanced urban security and rapid incident response.  Driven by rising safety concerns in metropolitan areas, this  technology presents substantial market potential for law  enforcement, municipalities, and private security firms. Furthermore,  its integrated mobile application for tourists and residents opens  broad commercial opportunities in Smart City initiatives, public safety  upgrades, and tech-driven crime prevention strategies.

Key Benefits 

Immediate notification and visual monitoring  of incidents 

Real-time guidance to incident sites

Legally admissible visual evidence to enhance  prosecution of offenders

Applications 

Enhanced police surveillance and rapid  response protocols  

Tourist precincts integration to improve  visitor safety 

Smart City safety and security programs

Lead Inventor: Chris Papesh 

Papesh has over 20 years of experience in  developing and implementing programs, managing  research grants and enterprise administrative  systems, teaching, and providing service on the  global national, local, state and regional level.

Development and Intellectual Property Status

US Provisional Patent 64/051,495, filed 4/28/2026

 

 

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