A Canadian police force is unleashing a homegrown drone to map traffic accidents and cut down on delays. The York (Ont.) Regional police purchased a Canadian-made Aeryon SkyRanger in July and announced this week the drone would be sent into action soon. “[The York] Traffic Bureau Reconstruction Team is currently implementing a high-tech drone mapping system that should … [Read more...] about Home-grown Traffic Drone Keeps Canadian Roads Safe
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Can Police Drones Save Money for Ohio?
Law-enforcement officials in Ohio hope that drone deployment may make their jobs more effective and trim down their aerial budgets. Several departments across the Buckeye State are reporting successful uses of UAV tech to complement or even replace more expensive helicopters. WSYX reports: “If departments are successful in establishing drone projects, the unmanned … [Read more...] about Can Police Drones Save Money for Ohio?
Move Over RoboCop: Make Room for DroneCop
The iconic image of the British bobby may someday be replaced by a more futuristic constable – an augmented drone force patrolling the skies of England and Wales as UAVs in law enforcement define a new trend across the industry. According to a report obtained by British media, around 25 percent of the combined 43 United Kingdom police agencies are hammering out a set of … [Read more...] about Move Over RoboCop: Make Room for DroneCop
