Amazon's patent to turn its delivery drones into home surveillance drones isn't a new idea: the company filed the patent in 2015. The patent was granted this month, however; the same month that Amazon revealed its new delivery drone technology and the FAA granted the company permissions to test their delivery service: and that's enough to give some homeowners pause as they … [Read more...] about That Amazon Surveillance Drone Patent – and What it Really Means for Homeowners
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DroneLife Exclusive: Azur Drones and How they Received the OK for Autonomous Drones in France
Azur Drones has just announced that they have received the first authorization for Autonomous flight in France. Started in 2012, Azur makes automated surveillance drones for a variety of applications - and with automation one of the top new technologies in the drone industry, the company is poised to make a major impact. DRONELIFE spoke with Stephane Morelli, Azur's Director … [Read more...] about DroneLife Exclusive: Azur Drones and How they Received the OK for Autonomous Drones in France
France Moves Forward on Drone Regulations as Azur Drones gets OK for Autonomous Flights
In a recent press release, Azur Drones announced that the Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) which regulates drones uses in France, has approved its fully-automated drone surveillance system. Azur Drones, a French based provider of UAVs that are used for surveillance and other applications has just received the first DGAC approval for a fully-automated … [Read more...] about France Moves Forward on Drone Regulations as Azur Drones gets OK for Autonomous Flights
A Drone Built to Secure Facilities: OEM Drone Manufacturer MMC Brings Charging Pile Design to the Skies
Leading Chinese drone manufacturer MMC has developed a custom drone for a U.S. security firm. A customized drone with charging pile design A U.S.-based drone supplier has been developing a patrol drone for safeguarding factories and houses - and they found the right OEM partner with MMC, the only manufacturer to adopt charging pile technology. Charging pile technology … [Read more...] about A Drone Built to Secure Facilities: OEM Drone Manufacturer MMC Brings Charging Pile Design to the Skies
Security the Only Drones Allowed at Coachella
Drones are providing important security at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, reports the LA Times, but police are warning participants not to bring their own. "With 125,000 people expected daily and an increased camping area and footprint, the festival dwarfs its host city, Indio," says the Times. "In the wake of the killing of 58 at a Las Vegas music … [Read more...] about Security the Only Drones Allowed at Coachella
