In a recent press release, Azur Drones announced that the Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) which regulates drones uses in France, has approved its fully-automated drone surveillance system. Azur Drones, a French based provider of UAVs that are used for surveillance and other applications has just received the first DGAC approval for a fully-automated … [Read more...] about France Moves Forward on Drone Regulations as Azur Drones gets OK for Autonomous Flights
Law Enforcement
Police in Central London Run a Facial Recognition Trial. Are Drones Far Behind?
The Metropolitan Police of London have announced that they are inviting people to take part in testing technology that would automate the process of facial recognition rather than testing it covertly. The trials will be held near Soho, Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square on Monday and Tuesday during the busy holiday season. This technology is of interest to the drone … [Read more...] about Police in Central London Run a Facial Recognition Trial. Are Drones Far Behind?
NYPD Drone Program Takes To The Skies
New York Police Department chief Terence Monahan has announced the NYPD's adoption of drone technology. At a press event yesterday, the NYPD unveiled a fleet of 14 drones made up of models from DJI, including the Matrice, the Mavic and the Inspire series. Three scenarios in which drones could make a big difference were demonstrated to reporters: a hazardous material spill, a … [Read more...] about NYPD Drone Program Takes To The Skies
Can Drone Images Be Used to Identify People? Probably Not, UK Researchers Say
It's a common science fiction theme that drones and other means of surveillance may someday be used to track individuals, using AI and teams of government officials to identify people from aerial images. There's no need to get nervous yet, though - a paper published by two UK-based researchers says that facial recognition from aerial footage - especially any method that … [Read more...] about Can Drone Images Be Used to Identify People? Probably Not, UK Researchers Say
Air Shepherd Sends Update From Anti-Poaching Efforts in Botswana
When you think about organizations using drones for good in Africa, the first that springs to mind is probably Zipline. The California startup has been delivering medical supplies across rural Rwanda and is setting up a similar network in Tanzania. But drone technology is also being harnessed to save the lives of endangered wildlife. Poaching is still commonplace in Africa … [Read more...] about Air Shepherd Sends Update From Anti-Poaching Efforts in Botswana
