During the current Covid-19 pandemic, surveillance drones have been used by police departments around the world to monitor community quarantines. The application keeps law enforcement officials safe while reminding community members of social distancing guidelines. In the U.S., some politicians have objected, with fearmongering claims that drones are "spying" or "lecturing" … [Read more...] about Surveillance Drones: French Judge Refuses to Ban Drones in Paris for Monitoring Social Distancing
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FAA Investigates Drone Flying Over Manhattan to Remind People of Social Distancing
The FAA is investigating whether or not a so-called "Drone Task Force" has violated any laws by flying over a Manhattan park and playing a recorded public service announcement. The Hill reports that an FAA official has said that the agency will investigate whether or not the drone is registered and if the pilot holds a Part 107, although at the time of the report the … [Read more...] about FAA Investigates Drone Flying Over Manhattan to Remind People of Social Distancing
Drones are the Ideal Tool for Keeping the Economy Moving Despite Social Distancing. Here’s How.
As quarantines, shutdowns, and social distancing regulations are implemented around the globe to deal with the current pandemic, drone companies are stepping up to do what they can. Drones are an ideal tool to keep business going despite social distancing measures - but service providers say that they could do much more. Read on for a deep dive on how the drone industry is … [Read more...] about Drones are the Ideal Tool for Keeping the Economy Moving Despite Social Distancing. Here’s How.
“Flatten the Curve” – AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS Step Up to Combat COVID-19
The drone army is ready to respond to whatever disaster hits - and they've stepped up to do what they can to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. In an email today, Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) Executive Director Christopher Todd described the actions that AIRT and it's public services division, DRONERESPONDERS are taking to respond to the Presidential Declaration of … [Read more...] about “Flatten the Curve” – AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS Step Up to Combat COVID-19
