ACLU wants tighter regulations on use of drones by police, public: DRONELIFE Interview By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (As the use of drones by police agencies as well as by businesses and members of the public has proliferated, personal rights advocates, such as the American Civil Liberties Union have expressed growing concern over the privacy implications of the … [Read more...] about ACLU Discusses Concerns Over Police Drone Surveillance, Drone Delivery: DRONELIFE Exclusive
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Operation Skyhawk: Drones Used in Georgia’s Largest Prison Smuggling Case
Major Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Georgia Prisons In a significant crackdown named Operation Skyhawk, authorities in Georgia have dismantled what is believed to be the largest smuggling operation within the state's correctional system. The operation has led to the arrest of 150 individuals, including eight prison employees, under accusations of smuggling drugs, weapons, and … [Read more...] about Operation Skyhawk: Drones Used in Georgia’s Largest Prison Smuggling Case
Event Surveillance: Volarious Launches Sentry Mode for Uninterrupted, Multi-Angle Monitoring
Volarious Introduces Sentry Mode for Advanced Event Monitoring Singapore-based Volarious, a developer of tethered drone technology, has unveiled a new feature known as Sentry Mode. This feature is specifically designed to enhance the situational awareness of Public Safety Officers during large events. “Sentry Mode enables users to create and playback multiple livestream … [Read more...] about Event Surveillance: Volarious Launches Sentry Mode for Uninterrupted, Multi-Angle Monitoring
High Stakes in the Sky: Michigan Legal Battle Redefining Drone Law and Privacy Rights
Decision in Michigan case could have big impact on future drone law By DRONELIFE Feature Editor Jim Magill An obscure legal case involving a zoning dispute in rural Michigan could have significant national impact on the rights that government regulators have to use drones to pursue enforcement actions. The case, Long Lake Township vs. Maxon, also raises important issues … [Read more...] about High Stakes in the Sky: Michigan Legal Battle Redefining Drone Law and Privacy Rights
Monitoring Drones: How Tools are Evolving to Track Drone Activities in Real Time
How will companies and citizens handle monitoring drones and keeping track of activities in the air, as commercial applications like retail drone delivery expand? The following is a guest post by Sergio Rodriguez at Access Partnership, global policy consultants unlocking new markets for the world's newest technology. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest … [Read more...] about Monitoring Drones: How Tools are Evolving to Track Drone Activities in Real Time
