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
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Drones Command Spotlight at Europe’s Largest Police Expo
Less than a week after the deadly terrorist attacks that massacred 129 people across Paris, the city played host to a convention focusing on state security with drone technology taking center stage. The 19th Worldwide Exhibition of State Security – Milipol – opened last week to heightened security following the Paris attacks and exhibitors say the topic of drones hung … [Read more...] about Drones Command Spotlight at Europe’s Largest Police Expo
Why Are People So Comfortable With Small Drones?
An excellent piece from smithsonian.com's Richard Conniff. Though, if the recent activity at the Stanley Cup is any indication, the comfort level might not be exactly where Conniff purports it to be. The FAA will soon allow commercial drones to fly in U.S. airspace, but researchers have found that they aren’t seen as much of a nuisance at all When people debate the coming … [Read more...] about Why Are People So Comfortable With Small Drones?
