The American Civil Liberties Union has published a paper titled "Eye in the Sky Policing Needs Strict Limits." The piece was written by Jay Stanley: in the paper, Stanley explores the potential pitfalls in Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs, and how those concerns may be met. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · A - Discussion - With - The - ACLU - On - … [Read more...] about ACLU Calls for Strict Limits on Police Drones. Skyfire Consulting Asked Them Why.
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Public Safety Drone Review, August 1! Augmented Reality, Remote ID Devices
The Next Public Safety Drone Review: Tuesday, August 1 at 3:00 PM ET Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Public - Safety - Drone - Review - August - 1-Remote - ID - Augmented - Reality - And - MoreDon’t miss the August 1 episode of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, with guests Lukáš Brchl of Dronetag and Hannu Lesonen of … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Review, August 1! Augmented Reality, Remote ID Devices
Project Demonstrates Use of Vision-Based DAA to Track and Monitor Other Drones
Detect and Avoid (DAA) Technology is critical to advanced drone operations and flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS.) Now, a project demonstrates the use of computer vision DAA technology to detect other drones and aircraft in secured airspace. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Vision - Based - Detect - And - Avoid - Tech - To - Track - And - Monitor - … [Read more...] about Project Demonstrates Use of Vision-Based DAA to Track and Monitor Other Drones
Florida Ban on Foreign Drones for State Use Takes Effect
Florida has now banned state and local government agencies from using drones from a "foreign country of concern," which means that thousands of DJI drones being used by public safety departments cannot be used. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Florida - Ban - On - Chinese - Drones The ban took effect on Wednesday, April 5 2023. The ban does not effect … [Read more...] about Florida Ban on Foreign Drones for State Use Takes Effect
Drone as First Responder, with Airspace Awareness: Flying Lion and Iris Automation Partner
Flying Lion, Iris Automation Partner to Provide Drone as First Responder Programs with Airspace Awareness by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Drone service provider Flying Lion, Inc. has announced the formation of a new partnership with safety avionics technology innovator Iris Automation granting enhanced airspace awareness to Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs. Per … [Read more...] about Drone as First Responder, with Airspace Awareness: Flying Lion and Iris Automation Partner
