By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Facing threats from the federal government to build a border wall or other physical barrier through some of the most environmentally sensitive areas of South Texas, state Democratic lawmakers instead are calling for the deployment of more drones and other technological solutions to boost border security. At the urging of the Trump … [Read more...] about Texas Senators Call for Drone-Powered “Smart Wall”
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Va. County Takes Part in Study on Delivering AEDs to Patients
A middle-aged man unexpectedly collapses at his home in James City County, Virginia. His family members call the 911 emergency dispatch, reporting the situation and describing his symptom. The dispatcher recognizes that the emergency could involve a sudden cardiac arrest and not only sends first responders to the scene, but also a drone carrying an automated external … [Read more...] about Va. County Takes Part in Study on Delivering AEDs to Patients
Ericsson, AT&T Use Cellular Data to Detect Drones
With the FIFA World Cup tournament and most of the big celebrations of America's 250th birthday now in the rear-view mirror, law enforcement agencies, local government officials and infrastructure owners have gotten a wake-up call as to the importance of being able to identify and track drones in their airspace. Most counter-UAS experts agree on the need to institute a layered … [Read more...] about Ericsson, AT&T Use Cellular Data to Detect Drones
FBI, Atlanta PD Stress Need for ‘No-Drone Zone’ Compliance
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor's note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) Federal, state and local officials are closely coordinating their … [Read more...] about FBI, Atlanta PD Stress Need for ‘No-Drone Zone’ Compliance
Texas DPS Launches Counter-UAS Strategy for World Cup
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Texas DPS deploys counter-drone tech for World Cup. (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) The Texas … [Read more...] about Texas DPS Launches Counter-UAS Strategy for World Cup
