U.S. Border Patrol Deploys Defense Dept. Aerostat for Surveillance in Sanderson, Texas
Helen Gardner Aerostat enhances border security with improved aerial monitoring capabilities.
The U.S. Border Patrol has deployed a Defense Department aerostat, named Helen Gardner, for enhanced surveillance operations in Sanderson, Texas. This aerial platform is expected to provide critical oversight in areas that are difficult to patrol by land.
Chief Patrol Agent Lloyd M. Easterling of the Big Bend Sector highlighted the strategic advantage brought by the aerostat, stating:
“The successful launch of the Helen Gardner Aerostat strengthens our situational awareness and gives our agents a significant operational advantage in areas that are difficult to patrol by land.”
The Helen Gardner Aerostat will play a vital role in monitoring remote border regions, improving the ability of agents to detect and respond to illegal crossings and other border security threats.
