This is a stunning drones for good story - yet another example of drones saving lives. Drones are undeniably an incomparable tool for search and rescue missions. Not only can they cover maximum area quickly, when equipped with thermal imaging payloads drones can continue a search through the nighttime hours. In this latest example, a 62 -year old blind man who was reported … [Read more...] about Police Use Drone to Save Blind Man in Connecticut Forest
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Connecticut Decides Against “Weaponized” Drones for Law Enforcement
Connecticut's Public Safety and Security Committee decided to take no action on proposed bill HB- 7260, which would have allowed law enforcement to use weaponized drones. The bill was originally designed as a response to a Connecticut teen's YouTube videos showing drones that he equipped with a flamethrower and a handgun. (The teen and his father are currently in court with … [Read more...] about Connecticut Decides Against “Weaponized” Drones for Law Enforcement
Connecticut Police Fear State Proposals Could Down Drone Plans
For many police agencies in Connecticut, a drone program tops their wish lists for dozens of reasons. Echoing public-safety officials across the U.S. and the world, police chiefs in the Constitution State recognize the value of drones for search-and-rescue, suspect pursuit and traffic control. But several are leery of potential state proposals that could shoot down police drone … [Read more...] about Connecticut Police Fear State Proposals Could Down Drone Plans
From Coast to Coast, Firefighting Drones Are on the Grow
Fighting a raging fire is one of the toughest uphill battles in the public-safety world. When the call comes, firefighters are forced to rush into a blaze or disaster scene with very little information – often having no idea of the size and scope of the fire nor how many potential victims may be cut off from rescue. The good news – drones have arrived and are fast becoming … [Read more...] about From Coast to Coast, Firefighting Drones Are on the Grow
Weekly Police Drone Roundup Flies Again
The love affair between American law enforcement and drone adoption continues to hover over news headlines. It’s once again time for a DRONELIFE police drone round up (past articles can be found here, here and here). California A quartet of Southern California police agencies have launched or are testing the waters for several public-safety drone programs. In Fontana, the … [Read more...] about Weekly Police Drone Roundup Flies Again
