A slew of proposed drone legislation in Hawaii has prompted the Small UAV Coalition, a drone industry advocacy group, to publish a statement in protest of the largely redundant proposals. The Hawaiian legislature has reviewed almost 20 bills related to drones in the last few months, on subjects ranging from the use of drones by law enforcement to privacy violations and "peeping … [Read more...] about Small UAV Coalition Protests Hawaii’s Drone Bills
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Hawaii May Regulate Police Drone Flights
Police in Hawaii may have to tread carefully if they deploy drones in criminal investigations . Sen. Will Espero introduced a measure last week requiring police to obtain a warrant before gathering evidence by means of a UAV except in a hostage crisis, search-and-rescue operation or situation in which the “use of [UAV] is necessary to prevent immediate danger of death or … [Read more...] about Hawaii May Regulate Police Drone Flights
Drone Operator Tased by Ranger at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
(Source: hawaiinewsnow.com) A drone operator was chased and tased by a ranger at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. The confrontation happened after park rangers say the man refused to cooperate when he was caught using a drone to video the Kilauea volcano in an area where massive crowds have been gathering at night to witness the rising lava lake. Several people who … [Read more...] about Drone Operator Tased by Ranger at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Video of the Day 4/21/15: If You Weren’t Ready for a Vacation, You Will Be…
This footage by professional aerial photographer Eric Sternman is going to have you yearning for extra vacation days. The video features the North Shore of Oahu - a literal paradise on Earth. I'll shut up and let you watch but just in case here is are some links to KAYAK and Expedia. You can check out more of Mr. Sternmans's awesome aerial videos on his website. … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 4/21/15: If You Weren’t Ready for a Vacation, You Will Be…
Drone Aircraft Help Save Taxpayer Dollars in Hawaii
(Source: govexec.com) In the wake of the series of brutal winter snowstorms that slammed New England earlier this year, the local fire department in Plymouth, Massachusetts, used drones to survey the extent of the damage. It was one of many good examples of how the emerging technology can be used at the local level. Here’s another case study of how unmanned aircraft can … [Read more...] about Drone Aircraft Help Save Taxpayer Dollars in Hawaii
