“To drone or not to drone” has been the question of the month for local governing councils across Great Britain. The Telegraph reports that two councils (local governing bodies) – Epping Forest and Moray – were in the process of either training or making application to use drones – a move that has raised privacy concerns for some Britons. A government report … [Read more...] about British Agencies Police Planning with Drones
Law Enforcement
Litter and Border Patrols: Police Drones Get to Work in Middle East
Police drones have become a worldwide phenomenon. Public safety agencies in the U.S., Great Britain, India, Kazakhstan, and Australia, among others, are finding that UAV technology can help their officers and firefighters perform at higher levels in fighting crime and conducting rescue operations. Recently, Middle Eastern nations made headlines after adding police drones to … [Read more...] about Litter and Border Patrols: Police Drones Get to Work in Middle East
DJI Partners with European First Responders
The world’s largest drone manufacturer is teaming up with Europe’s largest emergency services association to find new and better ways to deploy UAVs into emergency scenarios. China-based DJI and the European Emergency Number Association announced the partnership on Thursday and the initiative calls for the selection of European drone pilot teams to train with Phantom and … [Read more...] about DJI Partners with European First Responders
France: Security Drones Will Patrol Euro 2016 Football Tourney
Police in France are looking for a few good drones to keep an eye on security at one of Europe’s largest football championships in June and July. Le Monde (translated to English) reports that the Interior Ministry, which governs the nation’s prefecture police, is seeking bids for lightweight, stealthy hexacopters to patrol stadiums in 10 host cities during the Union of … [Read more...] about France: Security Drones Will Patrol Euro 2016 Football Tourney
Home-grown Traffic Drone Keeps Canadian Roads Safe
A Canadian police force is unleashing a homegrown drone to map traffic accidents and cut down on delays. The York (Ont.) Regional police purchased a Canadian-made Aeryon SkyRanger in July and announced this week the drone would be sent into action soon. “[The York] Traffic Bureau Reconstruction Team is currently implementing a high-tech drone mapping system that should … [Read more...] about Home-grown Traffic Drone Keeps Canadian Roads Safe
