BRINC, a US-based technology developer and manufacturer that provides services to public safety, announced the launch of its latest drone, the LEMUR 2. The drone is explicitly designed to enable law enforcement and public safety professionals to assess and de-escalate…
This month, the Grand Rapids Police Department plans to propose a draft set of rules regarding the use of police drones, which will most likely pave the way for a purchase request in the near future. According to Police Chief…
Last weekend, the National Museum of the United States Air Force hosted the fourth annual mini drone race. The event saw 64 pilots race their mini drones through the museum’s hangars. Half of the pilots competed on Friday, and the…
On Monday, the House Special Committee on Homeland Security in Jefferson City unanimously passed several combined pieces of legislation designed to limit the use of drones by both private citizens and law enforcement. The new bill, created from House Bills…
The Iowa House is considering a bill that would restrict drone use for aerial surveillance of livestock facilities. If the bill passes, it could hurt businesses that use drones to do things like survey land, advertise agricultural real estate, and…
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A man from Montreal found a large package containing cannabis, cell phones, and other contraband hanging from his clothesline, which he believed fell from a drone. “Personally, I would have preferred to win an amount with Loto-Québec!” said the man…
After helping the Illinois State Police catch three suspected fugitives, the Mokena Police Department’s drone program is getting more attention. Using the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drone, the Mokena Police Department’s drone officer was able to locate the three suspects…
Skydio, an American drone manufacturer and the industry leader in autonomous flying, made the announcement today that it has completed a Series E round of funding, which was headed by Linse Capital. This takes the total amount of money that…
The Air Support Unit of the Fort Wayne Police Department has flown drones 100 times and is now ready to start the Drone as First Responder Program. Since 2017, the unit has made significant strides in its drone technology, evolving…
Booz Allen Hamilton, a federal contracting giant, has made a strategic investment in drone detection company Hidden Level through its corporate venture capital arm. The investment will accelerate the adoption of unmanned aerial system (UAS) detection technologies and operational concepts…
A bill that could allow Oregon cities and counties to limit the use of drones in parks is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday in Salem. Current Oregon law does not allow local governments to regulate drones, but Senate Bill…