As police drone use grows (and grows) across the America landscape, legislators are taking notice and debating bills that either expand or regulate law-enforcement use of UAVs, as well as reviewing anti-drone sentiments. In Kentucky, State Rep. Linda Belcher has introduced a bill that would ban the use of drones for “harassment, voyeurism, video voyeurism and use to … [Read more...] about New Bills May Empower Police Drone Slayers
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Pakistani Police Drones Pursue Illegal Kites
It’s fitting that drones should “take off” in Asia. After all, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, DJI, is based in China. And, for at least one police agency in Pakistan, UAVs provide the perfect solution for kite patrol – yes, kite patrol. A bit of context: The annual festival of Basant, which celebrates the beginning of spring, has long involved a kite festival. While … [Read more...] about Pakistani Police Drones Pursue Illegal Kites
