The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will use a tethered drone to perform surveillance over the Trump National Golf Course in New Jersey, during the President’s vacation this month. “The Proof of Concept will help determine the potential future use of tethered sUAS in supporting the Agency’s protective mission,” says the Department statement. A … [Read more...] about Homeland Security Tests Tethered Drone Over Trump’s Vacation Golf Course
Security drones
Dial a Drone to Walk You Home: UK Insurance Co Introduces “Fleetlights”
UK insurance company Direct Line wants people to feel safer at night - so it's launched a street light drone prototype, which could walk you home and light your way in dark areas at night. The drones are part of a series of experiments that Direct Line is carrying out to promote projects that improve people's everyday lives. The "Fleetlights" service is comprised of a … [Read more...] about Dial a Drone to Walk You Home: UK Insurance Co Introduces “Fleetlights”
Aptonomy Ready to Launch Drone Guard Dog
A Bay-Area startup is taking the conceptual idea of a drone “guard dog” and launching it into the real world. At a recent tech expo, Aptonomy Inc. demonstrated what it calls a “flying security guard”– a DJI S-1000+ all-seeing, human-detecting octocopter that will autonomously patrol a pre-set perimeter to scout out potential intruders. “The monotonous job of patrolling is … [Read more...] about Aptonomy Ready to Launch Drone Guard Dog
Homeland Security Seeks Drone Startups to Fund
The Department of Homeland Security is looking for a few good drone startups. As part of an effort to connect with innovative industry, Homeland Security held an industry event last week in order to meet "nontraditional contractors" who might be able to provide the drone technology that they need. A notice posted on FedBizOpps said that Customs and Border Protection, the … [Read more...] about Homeland Security Seeks Drone Startups to Fund
Mexican Drone Firm Teams Up With LoJack
A dynamic drone duo is rising in Mexico City. Homegrown UAV startup Dronix has teamed up with well-known automotive/anti-theft company LoJack. Here’s the plan: Dronix will deploy a swarm of drones to patrol Mexico City. Whenever a LoJack-equipped auto is stolen, a radio signal will be sent by the anti-theft equipment in the car to the nearest drone which can then swoop in, … [Read more...] about Mexican Drone Firm Teams Up With LoJack
