The Drone Revolution is taking the public-safety world by storm. From police surveillance quadcopters to fixed-wing firefighter craft, UAVs are attracting the attention of public-safety agencies across the globe. Canadian paramedics are hoping a new drone solution could spell the difference between life and death in first-responder crises. The Renfrew Paramedic Service … [Read more...] about This Week in Public Safety Drones
India
Indian Police Deploy Drones on Republic Day
As India celebrates its most important national holiday, police are gearing up for possible uprisings that may occur with the help of drones. The Times of India is reporting that Indian police forces will deploy drones to monitor temples and expressways through Republic Day (Jan. 26), the nation’s annual commemoration of the enactment of its constitution in 1950. "To … [Read more...] about Indian Police Deploy Drones on Republic Day
Drone Operators Arrested in India
While India has not often enforced its drone regulation, police in Tiruvannamalai Taluk arrested eight people on Sunday for taking unauthorized aerial footage using a drone. The drone operators, six IT professionals and two students, allegedly took aerial visuals of the Tiruvannamalai hill and the Arunachaleswarar Temple. While a 2014 bill in the region prohibited the use … [Read more...] about Drone Operators Arrested in India
DHL to Bring Drone Delivery to India
Drone delivery is still just a well-publicized dream in the US, but global logistics and delivery giant DHL has announced that it will invest $16.3 million across it's business segments in India. The investment will focus on bringing new technologies to the business, including drones for deliveries and managing logistics. The DHL Asia Pacific Innovation Centre was launched … [Read more...] about DHL to Bring Drone Delivery to India
Bangladesh Preps Drone Draft Policies
Even as the FAA continues to grapple with drone regulations, other nations are also scrambling to balance evolving UAV technology with some form of regulation. Last week, for example, Bangladesh announced the creation of a draft policy governing drones. BDNews24.com reports the Civil Aviation Authority Bangladesh (CAAB) met with a parliamentary standing committee on civil … [Read more...] about Bangladesh Preps Drone Draft Policies
