The concept of building a wall for border control is certainly nothing new - parts of the Great Wall of China were built as early as 771 BC - but some governments are finally updating the concept. Drones will be used as part of a "smart fence" strategy to protect the India-Bangladesh border by next year, the Times of India reports. India's Border Security Force (BSF) will … [Read more...] about Drones Make the Difference Between a Wall and a “Smart Fence” for Border Patrol
Police Drones
Fire Cam Sees Huge Upswing in Public-Safety Drone Demand
As public-safety agencies continue to add drones to their tool-kits of life-saving solutions, vendors of UAV packages have noticed a remarkable uptick in demand. “Sales have definitely doubled in 2017,” Rob Schield, CEO/Founder of Fire Cam said in a recent DroneLife interview. Fire Cam is an Illinois-based, drone-solution provider founded by former firefighters. The … [Read more...] about Fire Cam Sees Huge Upswing in Public-Safety Drone Demand
From India to Alaska: Drones Enhance Police Operations Across the Globe
A review of recent police-drone news: India Illegal sand quarries are a major problem in some regions of India. Unregistered sand quarries rob local governments of tax revenue, leading police officials launch drones to stop the bandits. The Karimnagar Police Commissionerate recently deployed an eye-in-sky flying camera to uncover an illegal sand dump cleverly hidden by … [Read more...] about From India to Alaska: Drones Enhance Police Operations Across the Globe
Dronefly Infographic Paints Blue Skies Ahead for Police Drones
A key commercial drone player is painting a fascinating picture of UAS emergence across public-safety agencies with the release of a new infographic. California-based Dronefly launched the detailed graphic report last week to break down the strategies used by police, fire and rescue agencies deploying drones. A 2017 market report predicts government drone investment will … [Read more...] about Dronefly Infographic Paints Blue Skies Ahead for Police Drones
Public Safety Drones: Do You Need a Part 107 or COA?
This interview is part of a larger piece developed by expert Joe Tally and published on Fire Cam's website - visit Fire Cam for more information on drone programs and equipment for emergency services departments, and see this earlier article with DRONELIFE for tips on getting started. Police and fire departments are adopting drone technology quickly, as communities realize … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drones: Do You Need a Part 107 or COA?
