from dnr.wa.gov As unusually hot and dry weather increases wildfire danger across the state, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to use an unmanned aerial vehicle in monitoring wildfires that pose an urgent threat, DNR announced today. “Use of a UAV can help get real-time information to … [Read more...] about Washington State Gets Permission to Use Drone to Monitor Wildfires
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Balancing Technology and Privacy in New Drone Law
from mynorthwest.com When the owner of a Seattle highrise condo saw a drone outside her 26th floor window recently, she called 911. But there really isn't much police can do. The state is trying to craft a law that allows drones for legitimate government use and still protects our privacy. It hasn't been easy. For a second straight session, drone legislation failed to … [Read more...] about Balancing Technology and Privacy in New Drone Law
