Although drone purchases by law enforcement are skyrocketing, many police agencies can’t afford to sink thousands of dollars in UAV gear and training. Thanks to a recent FAA authorization, cash-strapped police departments now have a budget-friendly choice. The federal agency approved a plan this past month to unleash the Northeast Region Unmanned Aircraft System unit in … [Read more...] about North Dakota UAV Unit Offers Police Drones on Demand
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Police Used a Drone to Chase and Arrest DUI Suspects
(Source: motherboard.vice.com) Last Friday, near a cornfield in North Dakota, four underage men were pulled over under suspicion of drunk driving. The four men hopped out of their car and bolted into the cornfield. Grand Forks police didn't follow them: Instead, they put a drone in the sky. "One of them was walking through the cornfield. It took about three minutes to … [Read more...] about Police Used a Drone to Chase and Arrest DUI Suspects
Crimes to Crops: Drone Display Shows Potential Use
from ABC News An unmanned aircraft the size of a push lawnmower was launched shortly after a report of a person being held at knifepoint. With red, green and white lights flashing below its rotors, the drone slowly circled the scene and relayed sharp images to those watching from afar on a digital screen. The mock police scene that played out Tuesday kicked off an annual … [Read more...] about Crimes to Crops: Drone Display Shows Potential Use
Demonstration Touts Drone Versatility
from therepublic.com An unmanned aircraft the size of a push lawnmower was launched shortly after a report of a person being held at knifepoint. With red, green and white lights flashing below its rotors, the drone slowly circled the scene and relayed sharp images to those watching from afar on a digital screen. The mock police scene that played out Tuesday kicked off an … [Read more...] about Demonstration Touts Drone Versatility
