As public-safety agencies worldwide continue to discover more and better ways to use drones (examples here, here and here), American police officials wrestle with questions regarding whether or not their departments should take the UAV plunge given so much ambiguity regarding drone regulation at the state and municipal level. In Rochester, Minn., the local police department … [Read more...] about U.S. Police Forces Ponder Drone Buys Amid Legal Concerns
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Police Drones Unleashed in China
Drones are helping police forces across China break up drug rings, stamp out terrorist threats and fight official corruption. In Kashgar, a western region, police deploy the UAV AT-100 by Chinese firm Shenzhen Art-Tech R/C Hobby to fly surveillance missions against potential terrorists. "Police UAVs play an irreplaceable role in emergencies and daily security affairs," … [Read more...] about Police Drones Unleashed in China
Indian Police Deploy Drones on Republic Day
As India celebrates its most important national holiday, police are gearing up for possible uprisings that may occur with the help of drones. The Times of India is reporting that Indian police forces will deploy drones to monitor temples and expressways through Republic Day (Jan. 26), the nation’s annual commemoration of the enactment of its constitution in 1950. "To … [Read more...] about Indian Police Deploy Drones on Republic Day
Michigan Tech: To Catch a Drone, Send a Drone
Whenever a new technology begins to disrupt the status quo (in a positive or negative way), it’s a fair bet that someone will disrupt that disruption with opposing technology. The drone industry is no exception as the nascent industry of anti-drone products has begun to, well, take flight. Whether it’s the latest “anti-drone rifle by Batelle Innovations or the … [Read more...] about Michigan Tech: To Catch a Drone, Send a Drone
Move Over RoboCop: Make Room for DroneCop
The iconic image of the British bobby may someday be replaced by a more futuristic constable – an augmented drone force patrolling the skies of England and Wales as UAVs in law enforcement define a new trend across the industry. According to a report obtained by British media, around 25 percent of the combined 43 United Kingdom police agencies are hammering out a set of … [Read more...] about Move Over RoboCop: Make Room for DroneCop
