A small, Wisconsin town is getting a technological leg up on its metro counterparts after adding a drone to its firefighting arsenal. The Footville (Wis.) Volunteer Fire Department recently received an aerial Christmas donation in the form of a Yuneec Q500 Plus quadcopter last month and officials are optimistic the UAV will help save lives across the 800-population … [Read more...] about Small Town Takes Big Leap With Firefighting Drone
Wisconsin
Drone Tracks Down Wanted Criminal in Wisconsin
Police in Middleton were able to arrest a man wanted for multiple crimes. Marquis M. Phiffer, only 21 at the time of his arrest, had gone on a crime spree that included theft, grand larceny and more. Phiffer claimed that he had been using heroin and recently tried to kick the habit, but to no avail. He first stole a car that was parked outside a local coffee shop. When asked … [Read more...] about Drone Tracks Down Wanted Criminal in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Legislators Ponder Drone Regulations
(Source: greenbaypressgazette.com) Wisconsin lawmakers hinted Wednesday at the potential for unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, to take off in the state once they decide how to regulate them. Assembly Committee on Jobs and the Economy chairman Rep. Adam Neylon, R-Pewaukee, said at a public hearing that Wisconsin is in a "great spot to embrace drones" as the Federal … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Legislators Ponder Drone Regulations
11 States Enacted New Drone Laws in 2014
Since drones became "a thing," 43 states have introduced more than 150 bills and resolutions affecting the UAV industry. In 2013, 13 states enacted 16 laws. As 2014 draws to a close, the National Conference of State Legislature's numbers are coming in. This year, 35 states debated UAV regulations, with 11 states enacting or changing their drone laws. Alaska In April, Alaska … [Read more...] about 11 States Enacted New Drone Laws in 2014
