Kia Unveils Next-Generation Electric Patrol Vehicle PV5… New Standard Combining AI and Drones

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Kia's electric PBV (Purpose-Based Mobility) vehicle, the PV5, has been unveiled as a police patrol car combining artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology.

The PV5 police car is equipped with a dedicated drone station on its roof. Upon arrival at a scene, the roof opens and an AI police drone automatically deploys. This drone is equipped with a 90x zoom camera and a thermal imaging camera, enabling suspect tracking and search-and-rescue operations even in narrow alleys or hazardous areas. After completing its mission, the drone returns to the vehicle and automatically recharges via the V2L (Vehicle to Load) system.

Three AI-based cameras capable of 360-degree surveillance are installed on the vehicle's roof. These cameras analyze clothing and accessories in crowds to identify suspects, detect individuals carrying weapons or fallen injured persons, and immediately alert police officers. They also monitor crowd density to prevent safety accidents in advance.

The PV5 features futuristic LED lamps, a sleek body design, and a police-exclusive livery (black and white base with blue and yellow graphics), offering the quietness unique to electric vehicles and a spacious interior.

The PV5 police car, developed through a collaboration between Kia and the National Police Agency, is scheduled to begin pilot operations in June 2026. The vehicle is planned to be prioritized for deployment to mobile patrol units, among others, for the purpose of crime prevention and rapid response.

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