Here’s an interesting film-buff question: Could you make a modern reboot of the popular Harrison Ford film The Fugitive? Answer: You could -- but it would be over in 10 minutes as Tommy Lee Jones’ character launches a drone, easily locating and capturing the unjustly accused Dr. Richard Kimble. Such a scenario played out in reality last week as Fremont, Conn. police … [Read more...] about Police Drone Test Drive Helps Stop a Jailbreak
Connecticut
“Flamethrower Drone” Spurs New Drone Laws in CT
Connecticut may be one of the first states to pass local drone laws restricting the modifications that owners can make to their drones, after a CT college student posted YouTube videos showing drones mounted with a flamethrower and a gun. (Original video included in AP clip below.) While the videos caused local lawmakers concern, no current CT laws appear to have … [Read more...] about “Flamethrower Drone” Spurs New Drone Laws in CT
Episode 1 of DJI Stories – “Above the Flames”
via DJI PR - DJI, the world leader in commercial aerial imaging systems and creative robotics, has released the first in a series of documentary shorts highlighting the innovative use of aerial tools. The “DJI Stories” series will provide real life accounts of non-professional pilots who achieve tasks that were impossible just a few years ago. The first of these shorts, … [Read more...] about Episode 1 of DJI Stories – “Above the Flames”
Drone Pilot Attacked in Connecticut
I guess some people don't like drones and then others REALLY don't like drones and drone pilots. A drone hobbyist reported that he was assaulted on May 12th of this year by a woman at Hammonasset State Park in Madison, Connecticut. It's unclear why the pilot waited until June 6th to publish the video. In the video description, the pilot provides the following explanation … [Read more...] about Drone Pilot Attacked in Connecticut
