State officials and experts emphasize the need for stronger counter-drone legislation to combat rising drone incursions in prisons and elsewhere. Georgia's Department of Corrections is grappling with a significant challenge as drones increasingly smuggle contraband into state prisons. This growing issue came into sharp focus following a recent incident at Smith State Prison, … [Read more...] about Georgia Prisons Face Challenges with Drone-Supplied Contraband: Calls for Legislative Action on Counter-UAS Technology
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UK Government Implements No-Fly Zones Around Prisons to Combat Contraband Smuggling via Drones
UK Implements No-Fly Zones Around Prisons to Combat Smuggling via Drones In a significant move to counter the rising threat of contraband smuggling into prisons, the UK government has introduced new regulations establishing 400-meter drone 'no-fly zones' around prison facilities. The announcement, detailed in a UK government press release dated January 25, 2024, aims to … [Read more...] about UK Government Implements No-Fly Zones Around Prisons to Combat Contraband Smuggling via Drones
