Guest post by Colin Snow, Drone Analyst, Research & Advisors — It may not seem like it, but drones are still in their infancy and only proving themselves through the rigorous testing done privately, commercially, and by state and federal government agencies. Despite the tangible benefits that drones can provide, the public has mixed sentiments about their use by … [Read more...] about New Report: Drones in Public Safety and First Responder Operations
Law Enforcement
Moped Thieves Beware! The Drones Are Coming
Moped thieves in London may have a new nemesis swooping down from the sky – police drones. This week, Scotland Yard announced a preliminary plan to deploy drones across the city to stop the growing problem of moped theft. Reportedly, gangs are stealing the small motor bikes in order to commit drive-by shootings and armed robbery. The Metropolitan Police told British media … [Read more...] about Moped Thieves Beware! The Drones Are Coming
Drones Will Patrol Post-BREXIT Chunnel Terminals
Drones could play a key role in stopping what many say will be a surge in illegal immigrations following Britain’s recent exit vote from the European Union. Recent news reports reveal that Eurotunnel, the company that manages and operates the Channel Tunnel between Britain and France, will deploy drones to watch for migrants illegally entering Britain via the Chunnel in a … [Read more...] about Drones Will Patrol Post-BREXIT Chunnel Terminals
Singapore Flies Cautiously into Security Drone Plan
Singapore’s leading homeland security agency is looking to the unmanned skies to bolster security efforts within its borders. Some analysts, however, warn that such a move not be taken lightly. In a recent report, Eurasia Review analyst Muhammad Faizal bin Abdul Rahman reported that the city nation’s parliament is debating the use of UAVs and that the Singapore Home Team may … [Read more...] about Singapore Flies Cautiously into Security Drone Plan
FAA Takes “Flamethrower” Drone Owner to Court
The FAA wants to know more about the now famous gun-wielding drone that has fired up controversy in Connecticut and it’s willing to go to court to find out. In 2015, Austin Haughwout, a mechanical engineering student at Central Connecticut State University, released a video demonstrating a drone carrying a gun and as well as a flame-thrower with a different UAV. Since … [Read more...] about FAA Takes “Flamethrower” Drone Owner to Court
