Remember a week ago when the Internet went crazy for that video of an eagle attacking a drone? Most of us watched the anti-drone trial by Dutch company Guard From Above and, in the same way you might react to an attention-seeking YouTuber sucking down a quart of motor oil, we all awkwardly murmured: “Yeah, that’s –um – something.” After we had time to digest the animal … [Read more...] about British Interest in Anti-Drone Eagles May Ruffle Feathers
Law Enforcement
Hawaii May Regulate Police Drone Flights
Police in Hawaii may have to tread carefully if they deploy drones in criminal investigations . Sen. Will Espero introduced a measure last week requiring police to obtain a warrant before gathering evidence by means of a UAV except in a hostage crisis, search-and-rescue operation or situation in which the “use of [UAV] is necessary to prevent immediate danger of death or … [Read more...] about Hawaii May Regulate Police Drone Flights
Police Worldwide Launch Unique Missions for Drones
Police agencies are in love with drone tech and it’s not just about capturing criminals. Cops across the globe are finding new ways to launch UAVs in police operations -- from search and rescue missions to conservation efforts. In Western Australia, police use drones to locate missing prospectors in the aptly-named Goldfields region. According to ABC-Australia, the … [Read more...] about Police Worldwide Launch Unique Missions for Drones
British Officials Ramp Up Safety, Police Drones
Even as American public-safety agencies grapple with the decision to deploy or not to deploy drones amid regulatory uncertainties, officials in England are moving ahead with several trials that may see UAVs as a normal tool in their efforts to protect and save lives. Police in Devon and Cornwall began a six-month trial with two drones officials say will be used to look for … [Read more...] about British Officials Ramp Up Safety, Police Drones
Talon Tactics: The Anti-Drone Raptor Cometh…
Anti-drone forces have arrayed a massive arsenal to keep the skies UAV free. From specialized rifles to robotic net-drones to “drone death rays,” the nascent anti-drone industry seems to be willing to try any new technology to police the skies. But one company is turning to a solution as old as nature – raptors. A Dutch company, Guard From Above, is partnering with the … [Read more...] about Talon Tactics: The Anti-Drone Raptor Cometh…
