ADVANCED EXPERIENCE OF DEVELOPED FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN THE EFFECTIVE USE OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES IN NATIONAL GUARD UNITS TO ELIMINATE MASS RIOTS AND PROSPECTS FOR THEIR USE IN OUR COUNTRY

To‘laboyev Shavkatjon

Authors

To‘laboyev Shavkatjon Public safety university of the Republic of Uzbekistan, doctoral student, major

Keywords:

mass disturbances, National Guard, unmanned aerial vehicles, drone technologies, public safety, psychological influence, aerial surveillance, operational command center, leaflet distribution, medical supply delivery, regression analysis, foreign experience.

Abstract

in recent years, many countries have begun to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) - drones - in crowd‑control operations. This article examines the current use of UAVs by the National Guard of Uzbekistan to manage disturbances, reviews the experiences of France, Turkey, the United States, Israel, Spain and other states, and outlines prospects for future deployment. The authors discuss five main functions of drones in public‑order missions: psychological influence (loudspeakers, banners and colour signals), leaflet distribution, surveillance and intelligence, delivery of urgent medical supplies and transport of necessary weapons and ammunition. Based on official statistics from 2021-2025, a simple regression model evaluates the effectiveness of UAV deployment and its impact on crime trends.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

1. Crime statistics of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Gazeta.uz). In 2024 there were 132,298 recorded crimes - twice the 2020 figure - and 20.2 % were offences against public safety and order[1][2].

2. The Omega Research Foundation report notes that the Chemical Weapons Convention and the UN code of conduct on law enforcement apply to gas delivery via drones[3].

3. Popular Mechanics: the AS 150 Aero Surveillance helicopter drone showcased at Milipol 2015 can carry a 125 pound payload and deploy tear gas and smoke grenades[9]; the Israeli Cyclone system fires twelve grenades[6]; the Shadowhawk drone carries a 22 pound payload and can be fitted with 37/40 mm launchers[8].

4. Turkish Songar drone variants mount eight tear or smoke grenade launchers and feature real time cameras and autonomous flight[7].

5. AlgorithmWatch reports that Spanish police used drones during the pandemic to broadcast warnings and count beach goers; drones became a fundamental element for monitoring public spaces[5].

6. The FlytBase blog describes loudspeakers and sirens on drones as effective tools for public order announcements[4].