Fishing vessels trawling illegally near the South Pacific Pitcairn Islands are on notice – the British government will not tolerate unlawful fishing in what has been described as “the world's largest, continuous marine reserve” and government officials say drones will play a key role in enforcement efforts. The BBC reports that UK agencies purchased an ocean-going drone from … [Read more...] about Marine Drone Will Police British Ocean Reserve
Police Drones
Police Drones Gain Attraction and Doubt in India, Kazakhstan, Australia
Periodically, DRONELIFE posts a news roundup detailing the intersection of American law enforcement with drones use. This week, we travel across the globe to see how police and UAVs are meshing in India, Australia and Pakistan. India Indian police are no strangers to drone use. In January, national police forces deployed drones across the nation to guard against possible … [Read more...] about Police Drones Gain Attraction and Doubt in India, Kazakhstan, Australia
San Diego Police Want Drone Use to Stay Classy
In the 2004 comedy classic Anchorman, lead character Ron Burgundy constantly reminded his beloved city to: “Stay Classy, San Diego.” Today, local police hope to see a calm and classy public reaction to a drone assessment study. The San Diego Sheriff’s Department announced the formation of an exploratory task force last week to get feedback on possible drone use by … [Read more...] about San Diego Police Want Drone Use to Stay Classy
Police Drone Test Drive Helps Stop a Jailbreak
Here’s an interesting film-buff question: Could you make a modern reboot of the popular Harrison Ford film The Fugitive? Answer: You could -- but it would be over in 10 minutes as Tommy Lee Jones’ character launches a drone, easily locating and capturing the unjustly accused Dr. Richard Kimble. Such a scenario played out in reality last week as Fremont, Conn. police … [Read more...] about Police Drone Test Drive Helps Stop a Jailbreak
Police Round-Up: Drones Patrol Alabama Fests, Texas Spring Break
It’s been an active week for police drone deployment as law-enforcement drones find a sweet home at an historic Alabama festival while police in Texas count on UAVs to make sure the girls (and boys) don’t go wild. Police in Selma, Ala. are enthusiastic about the possibility drones may offer for event security, sending out four recently purchased Phantom 3 Pros to police this … [Read more...] about Police Round-Up: Drones Patrol Alabama Fests, Texas Spring Break
