Updated November 13, 2018. When I had the opportunity to meet Marc Langley at this year's InterDrone conference, it was clear that he's a man with a passion. Not just for his own company - he is CEO of national drone services provider Airborne Works - but for the non-profit he founded this year - the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program (NPS-DDP). Langley sees … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: The Organization Donating Drones to Public Safety Departments
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Starting a Drone (sUAS) Program in Law Enforcement or Emergency Services? Read This First.
If you're part of a public safety agency considering a drone program, read this article by faculty at leading aeronautical university Embry-Riddle, to evaluate whether or not your agency is ready for an sUAS Unit. “A public safety agency’s sUAS unit can reduce the risk to its first responders and increase efficiency during an emergency response or recovery effort,” said Dr. … [Read more...] about Starting a Drone (sUAS) Program in Law Enforcement or Emergency Services? Read This First.
Security the Only Drones Allowed at Coachella
Drones are providing important security at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, reports the LA Times, but police are warning participants not to bring their own. "With 125,000 people expected daily and an increased camping area and footprint, the festival dwarfs its host city, Indio," says the Times. "In the wake of the killing of 58 at a Las Vegas music … [Read more...] about Security the Only Drones Allowed at Coachella
Ohio’s Attorney General Publishes UAS Issues Report: Will Train Law Enforcement on UAS
"Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his Advisory Group on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) has issued its final report, which includes a model policy for use by law enforcement," says a press release from the Attorney General's office. “With advancements in technology and a decrease in the cost of unmanned aircraft systems, unmanned aircraft have become … [Read more...] about Ohio’s Attorney General Publishes UAS Issues Report: Will Train Law Enforcement on UAS
DoD Introduces Contest for New Drones that Fly Like Bats and Insects
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a new initiative to support scientific research for the development of drones that fly like bats and insects. The Department of Defense (DoD) introduced the Defense Enterprise Science Initiative (DESI), "a new pilot program that supports university-industry collaboration on use-inspired basic research," says the … [Read more...] about DoD Introduces Contest for New Drones that Fly Like Bats and Insects
