Drone use in South Korea is really taking off. In March, government officials pledged ongoing support to the domestic drone industry in the hopes of capturing a share of the anticipated $150 billion drone market over the next decade. The South Korean National Police Agency plans to use a squadron of drones to preserve crime scenes and find missing people under an … [Read more...] about Public-Safety Drones: South Korea Leads the Way
Police Drones
DroneLife Exclusive: Police Groups Address Drone Issues
As more law-enforcement agencies welcome UAV deployment as an effective force multiplier, police associations – groups that represent and empower police officers – are taking notice. DRONELIFE recently contacted several domestic and international police organizations to gauge the “drone buzz” among police agencies. Although some chose not to comment or had not yet … [Read more...] about DroneLife Exclusive: Police Groups Address Drone Issues
Your Monday Morning Police Drone Briefing
Law-enforcement agencies nationwide continue to stay in hot pursuit of emerging drone technology. So, once again, DRONELIFE issues an All-Points Bulletin for public-safety UAV news: Georgia In McDonough, local commissioners have OK’ed the purchase of two high-end drones using more than $18,000 seized from drug raids. In addition to a DJI Phantom 3 Pro, the Henry County Police … [Read more...] about Your Monday Morning Police Drone Briefing
Drone Training Firm Reaches Out to Police
An American drone training company is launching a new program appealing to the fast-growing, public-safety sector. Argus Rising recently announced a new certified series of UAV training courses aimed at law enforcement, fire and search-and-rescue agencies. The first level of instruction, known as Top Gun Bootcamp, is a five-day course aimed at newbie users and includes … [Read more...] about Drone Training Firm Reaches Out to Police
Utility Gifts Drone to Ghana Police
Ghana’s largest energy company is helping the African nation’s police force shine a light from above on law breakers. Ghana Grid Company Limited donated a fixed-wing drone (model undisclosed) to the national Ghana Police Service to keep an eye out for rioters during upcoming elections. Inspector General of Police John Kudalor told All Africa that his department would not … [Read more...] about Utility Gifts Drone to Ghana Police
