British police agencies are keeping the “Game of Drones” alive and well as more departments deploy UAVs to fight crime and search for missing persons. The Constabulary of Durham recently applied for permission with Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority to deploy two drones. Officials want to use them for surveillance against organized crime elements as well as to monitor … [Read more...] about British Police Ramp Up Drone Purchases
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Transport Canada Bans Drones Over Small Town
Canadian officials have declared the skies drone free over a small town in northeast Alberta. Transport Canada, the nation’s counterpart to the FAA, made a ruling last week prohibiting drones from the airspace above the Fort McMurray urban service area according to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. An urban service area is a non-municipal area dedicated to providing … [Read more...] about Transport Canada Bans Drones Over Small Town
Louisville Police Dream Big Drone Dreams
When most police departments seek government funds for drone buys, we’re talking between $1,000 and $10,000. The Louisville Metro Police Department says “Go big or go home.” Last week, Louisville Metro police Chief Steve Conrad asked the Metro Council’s budget committee for $80,000 to buy a high-end (but unnamed) model. The department wants a drone that boasts … [Read more...] about Louisville Police Dream Big Drone Dreams
British Safety Agencies Storm Drone Rush
Public-safety agencies in Great Britain are adopting drone technology at an astounding rate, a new media report reveals. According to Sky News, “two thirds of fire services in the UK and half of police forces are now using drones or are planning to.” Wales and England are leading the way and many agencies use drone training companies such as Sky-Futures to earn their wings … [Read more...] about British Safety Agencies Storm Drone Rush
Minnesota Town Cautious About Police Drones
An ill-fated flight into the safety-drone skies has crashed and burned for a small Minnesota town. At a recent meeting of the Baxter City Council, a measure that would have permitted local police to seek a $50,000 grant for a drone purchase failed to take flight in a 2-2 tie vote. Under the plan, a regional public-safety partnership stood to gain three drones for the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Town Cautious About Police Drones
