French drone manufacturer Elistair, a leading provider of tethered surveillance drone solutions, has announced their newest offering: the Orion 2 tethered unmanned system for military, government, and industry users. "Unlike other multi-rotor drones, the Orion 2 hexacopter delivers round-the-clock surveillance for up to 24 hours at a time, making it a true persistent … [Read more...] about Elistair’s Tethered Surveillance Drone Delivers Round-the-Clock Security
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The Surveillance Camera Commission Was Developed to Protect Privacy. Now it May Help Ease Fears Over Drones
The U.K.'s Surveillance Camera Commission was created to ensure that the public's privacy was protected as CCTV cameras proliferated for security purposes. The Commission encourages compliance with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, and to provide input on "the effective, appropriate, proportionate and transparent use of surveillance camera systems." Now, the … [Read more...] about The Surveillance Camera Commission Was Developed to Protect Privacy. Now it May Help Ease Fears Over Drones
Surveillance Drones: Axis and Azur Drones Partner To Improve Solution for Sensitive Sites
Azur Drones, a French based provider of autonomous surveillance drones, entered a new partnership with Axis Communications. The combination of autonomous surveillance drones and network video should create s a compelling solution for securing sensitive sites. Azur's signature solution is Skeyetech, a drone in the box solution that enables remote 24/7 surveillance. The … [Read more...] about Surveillance Drones: Axis and Azur Drones Partner To Improve Solution for Sensitive Sites
Surveillance Drones: French Judge Refuses to Ban Drones in Paris for Monitoring Social Distancing
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
That Amazon Surveillance Drone Patent – and What it Really Means for Homeowners
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
