State officials and experts emphasize the need for stronger counter-drone legislation to combat rising drone incursions in prisons and elsewhere. Georgia's Department of Corrections is grappling with a significant challenge as drones increasingly smuggle contraband into state prisons. This growing issue came into sharp focus following a recent incident at Smith State Prison, … [Read more...] about Georgia Prisons Face Challenges with Drone-Supplied Contraband: Calls for Legislative Action on Counter-UAS Technology
Law Enforcement
UK Government Implements No-Fly Zones Around Prisons to Combat Contraband Smuggling via Drones
UK Implements No-Fly Zones Around Prisons to Combat Smuggling via Drones In a significant move to counter the rising threat of contraband smuggling into prisons, the UK government has introduced new regulations establishing 400-meter drone 'no-fly zones' around prison facilities. The announcement, detailed in a UK government press release dated January 25, 2024, aims to … [Read more...] about UK Government Implements No-Fly Zones Around Prisons to Combat Contraband Smuggling via Drones
Inspired Flight, Gremsy: IF800 Tomcat Drone and VIO F1 Gimbal Make Game-Changing EO/IR Package
Empowering Law Enforcement and Utility Sectors with Cutting-Edge Technology, the Integrated Solution Promises Extended Flight Times and Unprecedented Data Collection Capabilities by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Inspired Flight Technologies (IFT) and Gremsy recently announced a partnership pairing the IF800 Tomcat drone with the Gremsy VIO F1 to create a new … [Read more...] about Inspired Flight, Gremsy: IF800 Tomcat Drone and VIO F1 Gimbal Make Game-Changing EO/IR Package
Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution
In the days leading up to the NFL Championship Game in Atlanta last weekend, FBI officers confiscated six drones flying closer to the stadium than temporary flight restrictions allowed. With local drone pilots either not aware or deliberately ignoring the flight ban, there were no doubt concerns that the Super Bowl could be impacted by its very own Battle of Gatwick … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution
Using Drones and AI For Automated Crowd Surveillance
Artificial intelligence is amazing in all of its guises, whether that's a DJI drone using computer vision to stop short of a collision or an Intel-powered UAV using machine learning to identify whales. There are plenty of applications combining AI and drones that are changing lives and industries for the better. However, when developing software, algorithms and machines … [Read more...] about Using Drones and AI For Automated Crowd Surveillance
