(Source: arstechnica.com) Pennsylvania authorities suspect that two men accused of stealing mobile phones were monitoring law enforcement. Local media reported Tuesday that when they were arrested last month, one of the two suspects was carrying a camera-equipped drone that police saw flying over the Upper Saucon Township's police headquarters the day before the … [Read more...] about Cops Suspect Alleged Thieves Monitored Them With a Drone
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In Switzerland, Police Find a Use for Drones
Earlier this month, the Zurich police department began using a drone to take aerial photos of accidents. The drone is most useful for accidents that occur over a large span — such as those involving a crane or train — where in the past it was difficult to photograph an entire accident scene. The police department bought the drone in partnership with the Zurich … [Read more...] about In Switzerland, Police Find a Use for Drones
CyPhy Works Contracted To Aid Search And Rescue Efforts With UAVs
CyPhy Works, a leading robotics company for UAVs was awarded a contract by the US Air Force to help advance current search and rescue procedures. CyPhy’s new contract will fund the implementation of the Extreme Access Pocket Flyer, a drone capable of inspecting small tunnels and passages obstructed by debris, which is currently a limiting factor for search and rescue … [Read more...] about CyPhy Works Contracted To Aid Search And Rescue Efforts With UAVs
How a Colorado PD Reconstructs the Scene with UAVs
from policeone.com Another big one out on the Interstate. Couple of tractor-trailers, a half-dozen cars. Every hour the road is closed to survey the scene costs the local economy thousands of dollars. But today, the loss won’t be as great. Today, the highway will reopen in just about an hour. Today, investigators won’t have to take an excessive amount of time out of … [Read more...] about How a Colorado PD Reconstructs the Scene with UAVs
Drone Maker Moves to Nevada from CA, Brings 400 Jobs
from USA Today Drone manufacturer Ashima Devices will move its headquarters and jobs to Reno, the company announced Tuesday. About 400 new jobs, with a reported average salary of $70,000, are expected by 2018. The jobs will be in research, testing and manufacturing of the company's unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly called drones. The firm is moving from Pasadena, … [Read more...] about Drone Maker Moves to Nevada from CA, Brings 400 Jobs
