An Arizona-based startup is equipping a local police department with a unique air-traffic control system for its future drone fleet. Drone Control Systems recently signed an agreement with the Sahuarita Police Department to deploy the company’s Local Area Drone Dispatch and Authorization System software and hardware solution. “[LADDAS] provides near real-time data via … [Read more...] about Startup Equips Police With Drone Air-Traffic System
Police Drones
Police Drones Multiply Across the Globe
Last week, we reminded readers of American police agencies’ “bromance” with drones. However, the infatuation with UAVs is not bound by borders. Here’s a roundup of police drone reports from around the world. Czech Republic Czech national police are testing drones across several regions and hope to get authorization to monitor public gatherings and surveil areas with rough, … [Read more...] about Police Drones Multiply Across the Globe
More Police Agencies Deputize Drones
Law-enforcement agencies have developed a "bromance" for drones. And why shouldn’t they? After all, unmanned aerial vehicles make their jobs easier, more efficient and affordable. Here are a few examples. California In California, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office recently added four more drones to its fleet – bringing the total to six following its first purchase in … [Read more...] about More Police Agencies Deputize Drones
Roundup: Flying into the Police Drone Skies
This weekend, DRONELIFE gently takes off into the skies of public-safety UAVs – hovering over growing landscape of police drones and diving into the wonderful world of live-saving drone solutions. England may be leaving Europe, but their police agencies won’t be leaving drone technology any time soon. The Lancashire Fire and Rescue recently released a video demonstrating the … [Read more...] about Roundup: Flying into the Police Drone Skies
Search Drones Join Hunt for Missing Animals
Drones have proven time and time again to be effective in finding missing persons – but what about missing animals? The answer is resounding “maybe.” Even though drones have augmented animal searches, their track record so far is spotty but getting better. Last week, a drone pilot with VSI Aerial volunteered to help find four missing horses in Mt. Airy, … [Read more...] about Search Drones Join Hunt for Missing Animals
