(Source: Regina Leader Post) As the use of drones becomes more prominent in civilian life and not just the military, one Saskatchewan producer is showing they can also pull their weight on the farm. Brad Hanmer has been testing out the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at his farm in Govan this past season. The drone, valued between $12-15,000, is made by a … [Read more...] about RoboFlight is Bringing Drone Technology to Saskatchewan Farms
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Can We Stop Drones Invading Our Public and Private Spaces?
The use of commercial drones is increasing so fast that companies are now developing counter measures. From celebrities being photographed in their homes to criminals using it to smuggle drugs and weapons inside jails, drones raise new concerns for privacy and security. That’s why U.S.-based company DroneShield developed a tool aimed at detecting nearby … [Read more...] about Can We Stop Drones Invading Our Public and Private Spaces?
Drone Businesses Soar in Canada, as FAA Grounds US
from http://www.gigaom.com When the producers of The Amazing Race decided to make a Canadian version of the reality TV show, they were delighted to discover that they could use unmanned aircraft to film teams of contestants scrambling from place to place. In the U.S. that quite literally would not fly. Federal Aviation Administration rules forbid any commercial use of … [Read more...] about Drone Businesses Soar in Canada, as FAA Grounds US
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Use Drone to Find Family Lost in the Woods
RCMP say a drone was used to help locate a family that got lost in the woods. On Saturday at 4:30 p.m., two adults and their 17-month-old child entered the woods off the Highway 107 extension. The Dartmouth family got lost and called police around 8:30 p.m. Sgt. Linda Gray with Halifax District RCMP tells Global News that police tried using sirens to pinpoint where the … [Read more...] about Royal Canadian Mounted Police Use Drone to Find Family Lost in the Woods
Why It’s Hard to Stop a Peeping Drone
from CBC When hobbyists send their tiny, camera-mounted drones up to capture pictures of a beautiful sunset, the results can be stunning. But when unmanned aerial vehicles — which have been rapidly growing in popularity across Canada — are spotted hovering outside condo windows or over backyards, the resulting unease is understandable. But is the peeping drone … [Read more...] about Why It’s Hard to Stop a Peeping Drone
