News and Commentary. In San Francisco, Prop E will be on the ballot on March 5. Among other provisions designed to help public safety agencies deal with rising crime rates in the city, Prop E would ease the way for police drone use. The discussion in San Francisco's media, however, has highlighted the drone industry's imperative to educate community leaders and lawmakers … [Read more...] about San Francisco’s Prop E Could Ease the Way for Police Drone Use: But Highlights the Need for More Education
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Event Surveillance: Volarious Launches Sentry Mode for Uninterrupted, Multi-Angle Monitoring
Volarious Introduces Sentry Mode for Advanced Event Monitoring Singapore-based Volarious, a developer of tethered drone technology, has unveiled a new feature known as Sentry Mode. This feature is specifically designed to enhance the situational awareness of Public Safety Officers during large events. “Sentry Mode enables users to create and playback multiple livestream … [Read more...] about Event Surveillance: Volarious Launches Sentry Mode for Uninterrupted, Multi-Angle Monitoring
UK Air Traffic Services Provider Partners with Altitude Angel for UTM Exploration
Air traffic services provider NATS and drone traffic management company Altitude Angel have signed a strategic partnership to develop a UK UTM. Established in the UK in 1962, NATS now provides air traffic solutions in several countries around the world. The company handled 2.45 million flights in 2016, including air traffic services at 14 UK airports. The deal with … [Read more...] about UK Air Traffic Services Provider Partners with Altitude Angel for UTM Exploration
