Precision and Secrecy: How Israel Allegedly Used Drones in a Strike on an Iranian Nuclear Scientist

4. Target Identification and Surveillance
Long before a drone strike is executed, extensive groundwork is necessary. Israeli intelligence likely used a combination of satellite imagery, human sources (HUMINT), cyber-espionage, and possibly signals intelligence (SIGINT) to track the daily movements of the targeted scientist. In some cases, new facial recognition and location-tracking technologies would be deployed to ensure the right individual was identified and monitored consistently.