Autonomous drone provider Atlas recently partnered with the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State to launch the company’s flagship AtlasPRO to bolster the agency’s security efforts for the Copa America soccer tournament. Company officials say this is the first instance in which MESH multi-drone UAS technology has been approved for a major sporting event, Pilots flew the … [Read more...] about AtlasPRO Drone Helps Rio Police Secure Major Soccer Tourney
Law Enforcement
Surveillance Drone Leads Mediterranean Immigration Sting
Rome-based security-defense company Leonardo Systems says one of its Falco EVO drone systems helped European police catch an illegal immigration scheme. On June 20, Frontex, (the European Border and Coast Guard Agency) launched the fixed-wing drone from the Italian island of Lampedusa, locating a trawler attempting to smuggle in 81 illegal migrants involved in a criminal … [Read more...] about Surveillance Drone Leads Mediterranean Immigration Sting
Here’s a Story That Needs to Be Told – Wounded Eagle is the Non-Profit Drone Program Flying High for Veterans
The best part of the drone industry is finding those organizations, large and small, who are innovating for good in the world. The drone army has proven their willingness to help communities in disaster response, search and rescue, conservation, law enforcement and more. It's always inspiring, and the Wounded Eagle organization represents some of the best work in the drone … [Read more...] about Here’s a Story That Needs to Be Told – Wounded Eagle is the Non-Profit Drone Program Flying High for Veterans
Met Police to Use Drones to Tackle London’s Speeding Motorists
London's Metropolitan Police is set to become the first UK police force to use a drone to monitor road users. Rather than reporting on congestion or accidents, the drone will be used to spot dangerous drivers, in particular those who are speeding or racing on London's roads. DS Andy Cox, the head of the Met’s roads and traffic policing unit and the Met’s lead on Mayor … [Read more...] about Met Police to Use Drones to Tackle London’s Speeding Motorists
Airvuz Video of the Week: Stonehenge
From their staff notes: "Stonehenge is a pre-historic monument in County Wiltshire in Southwestern England. The famous ring of stones, estimated to be 4-5,000 years old, is one of the most recognized and important cultural sites in the United Kingdom. While there continues to be debate about the function and purpose of Stonehenge, there is no debate that it looks … [Read more...] about Airvuz Video of the Week: Stonehenge
