from The Guardian Wardens at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopsville, South Carolina, were taken aback a few weeks ago when they conducted a routine sweep of the prison grounds. They discovered quantities of marijuana, cigarettes and cellphones scattered among the bushes in the no man’s land that surrounds the maximum-security institution. The guards were even more … [Read more...] about Rise of the Drones Has Police and Regulators Scrambling to Catch Up
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Getting the Drop on DropSafe – DJI’s Latest Safety Feature for High-End Drones
A couple weeks ago, video of a DJI Spreading Wings S800 sporting a safety parachute known as DropSafe made the rounds through the drone community. But details were scarce. Dronelife recently caught up with DJI's Michael Perry to uncover the details about the latest in commercial drone safety, including when it will be released. The DropSafe is a 'drop speed reduction system' … [Read more...] about Getting the Drop on DropSafe – DJI’s Latest Safety Feature for High-End Drones
Martha Stewart: Why I Love My Drone
from time.com by Martha Stewart There’s been a lot of discussion and a tremendous amount of speculation lately about the nature of drones and their role in our society as useful tools and hobbyist toys. Last year, while celebrating my birthday in Maine, I was given a drone fitted with a high-definition camera. After a quick introduction to the mechanics of operating the … [Read more...] about Martha Stewart: Why I Love My Drone
Drones in the Mainstream: Bet on This Tech Obsession
from Wealth Daily It's crazy to think it's been years now since we first started hearing from the mainstream media that our own skies might one day soon be filled with tens of thousands of drones, photographing and recording our every move from miles up in the sky. It's been so long, in fact, that most casual observers have already numbed themselves to these ominous … [Read more...] about Drones in the Mainstream: Bet on This Tech Obsession
Drone at Great Falls Park Gets Chased By Police, Pilot Fined
YouTube user Brian Needle recently posted a video that showcased some beautiful footage of Great Falls Virginia shot with a drone. His flight was cut short, however, when a National Parks Service helicopter allegedly tried to knock it out of the sky. The video description on YouTube reads: While flying the Phantom 2 over Great Falls a Police helicopter attacked it and tried to … [Read more...] about Drone at Great Falls Park Gets Chased By Police, Pilot Fined
