The Recon Scout Throwbot has been approved by the FCC for use in the civilian field by law enforcement officials.It was previously used by military personnel in Afghanistan and Iraq. The problem with its use in the homeland is that the frequency used to control the device is also used by many amateur radio enthusiasts. A suit made by them tried preventing the use of the device by providing evidence that it actually didn't work and would not help to save lives. The two sides came to a compromise, only allowing the use of the device away from air force bases, and the first two years it is on the market there can only be 10,000 units sold. After that two year period, the use and need for the Throwbot will be reevaluated.
The proponents of the Throwbot say that it can help save lives by taking the place of the first officers into a hostile environment. The stealth aspect is also something that really appeals to law enforcement officials. A Throwbot can creep into a building and give a video feed of possible offenders as well as give other vital information to law enforcement officers watching the feed. The Throwbot varies in price between $4,800 and $13,000 depending on the options you select.
