A South Korean UAV startup wants to deploy drones to save lives but it may need to be rescued from a sea of government regulation to survive. In 2015, Incheon-based Soomvi developed the S-200 Rescue drone, a quadcopter that can drop flotation devices to drowning swimmers as well as patrol waterways for maritime search and rescue. However, Soomvi’s Overseas Strategy … [Read more...] about Rescue Drone Firm Seeks Regulation Lifeline
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March of Police Drones Grows Across the Globe
From traffic control to crime scene investigation, police agencies around the world are bolstering deployment of public-security drones. China In China’s Jiangsu Province, police use quadcopters (see screenshot) to enforce traffic violations as well as to maintain traffic flow during busy national celebrations such as May Day. The drones target vehicles that illegally drive … [Read more...] about March of Police Drones Grows Across the Globe
South Korea Woos Drone Industry
The government of South Korea has pledged its support to the burgeoning drone industry in the hopes of capturing a share of the anticipated $150 billion drone market over the next decade. Korean news site Arirang reports that President Park reviewed the latest drone technology while visiting the Korea Aerospace Research Institute last week. ″Korea is the world′s … [Read more...] about South Korea Woos Drone Industry
