Autonomous drone provider Atlas recently partnered with the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State to launch the company’s flagship AtlasPRO to bolster the agency’s security efforts for the Copa America soccer tournament. Company officials say this is the first instance in which MESH multi-drone UAS technology has been approved for a major sporting event, Pilots flew the … [Read more...] about AtlasPRO Drone Helps Rio Police Secure Major Soccer Tourney
Brazil
SenseFly to Support Brazil’s First BVLOS Drone Flights
Parrot-owned SenseFly has announced approval for what will be Brazil's first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights. The project is in collaboration with drone engineering and consulting specialists AL Drones, environmental technology company Santiago & Cintra and Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). SenseFly’s drones, which include the USA's most … [Read more...] about SenseFly to Support Brazil’s First BVLOS Drone Flights
Regulations Matter: 3 Regions Crushing the U.S. in Drone Industry
While the FAA worries about registering drones weighing more than a half-pound, the drone industry has given up waiting and is steadily moving forward with innovation and investment. They're just doing it outside of the U.S. Intel warned FAA regulators last year that harsh regulations might push them out of the U.S. to pursue the drone sector, saying that other countries … [Read more...] about Regulations Matter: 3 Regions Crushing the U.S. in Drone Industry
Lifeguard Drones Appear on Rio Beaches
Brazilian firefighters have a new use for drones: Rio de Janeiro firefighters are now using drones as lifeguards. Authorities say the drones will be equipped with cameras and life preservers and will assist firefighters to identify swimmers in trouble and provide immediate help to prevent people from drowning at crowded beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana. Latino FoxNews … [Read more...] about Lifeguard Drones Appear on Rio Beaches
DJI Inspire 1 Drones Fight Slavery Rings in Brazil
Companies using slaves or slave-like labor in Brazil may face exposure and investigation by Brazilian officials thanks to drone patrols. Brazil’s Labour Ministry recently announced to the Thomson Reuters Foundation the deployment of six DJI Inspire 1 drones to investigate companies suspected of using forced, low-paid or unpaid workers in the state of Rio de … [Read more...] about DJI Inspire 1 Drones Fight Slavery Rings in Brazil
