New research finds that autonomous vehicles can gain most of the benefits of adaptive route planning with only a few course corrections For an autonomous drone searching for a missing person, new information can change the mission. An image or sensor reading may suggest that the aircraft should search somewhere else. But how often does the drone need to reconsider its … [Read more...] about Smarter Drone Searches May Require Less Replanning, Not More
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DHS Tests Counter-Drone Technology With State and Local Law Enforcement
Field assessment gives first responders hands-on experience with commercial C-UAS systems as agencies prepare for new procurement opportunities The Department of Homeland Security is testing commercial counter-drone technology with state and local law enforcement as agencies prepare to expand their C-UAS capabilities. DHS's Science and Technology Directorate announced the … [Read more...] about DHS Tests Counter-Drone Technology With State and Local Law Enforcement
Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Matt Rybar October 6
Michigan Drone Association founder joins the monthly webcast to discuss public safety UAS, counter-UAS programs, and collaboration across agencies Join us Tuesday, October 6 at 3 p.m. ET for the next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS. Register here to be part of the conversation. The free monthly webcast brings together … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Matt Rybar October 6
Unauthorized Drones Divert Firefighting Aircraft at California’s Timber Fire
By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Unauthorized drones flying in restricted airspace continue to cause interference with aerial firefighting operations at the scenes of wildfires across the country. In a recent example of this disturbing trend, unauthorized drone flights prompted aircraft engaged in firefighting at the scene of the Timber Fire in the Big Sur region of … [Read more...] about Unauthorized Drones Divert Firefighting Aircraft at California’s Timber Fire
FirstEnergy Grant Expands Drone Training for Educators and Police
WarrenUAS will use the funding to provide FAA Part 107 preparation and hands-on flight training in New Jersey. A FirstEnergy Foundation grant is helping teachers and police officers gain professional drone training at Warren County Community College. The foundation awarded $15,000 to WarrenUAS, the college’s unmanned systems program. The funding will support training for 20 … [Read more...] about FirstEnergy Grant Expands Drone Training for Educators and Police
