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Drones in the Sky: A Call for Privacy and Limits
In the wake of increasing drone usage by law enforcement for monitoring public gatherings, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has sounded the alarm, urging for stringent limitations on their use to protect citizens’ privacy and freedom of speech, reports…
The Truth Uncovered: AUVSI’s Real Stance on DJI Drone Ban
The DJI Drone Ban Controversy at Hand In the realm of drone advocacy and legislation, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) stands as a towering influence, guiding the trajectory of drone policy in the United States. However, recent…
Connecticut’s Drone Dilemma: Navigating the Balance Between Security and Cost
Fears Over Foreign Drones Stir Legislative Action In a move that’s raising eyebrows and igniting debates, Connecticut is on the verge of banning towns from purchasing drones manufactured in China and Russia. This proposed legislation, spearheaded by top state Senate…
Banning DJI Drones in the USA: Why YOU Should Be More Concerned This Time!
American lawmakers are once again attempting to ban DJI drones, and this time they may actually succeed. They claim, as they usually do, that it’s in the interest of national security for the United States. But is that the actual…
Eyes in the Sky – Sikorsky’s Innovative ‘Flying Wing’ Drone
Sikorsky, the renowned aircraft manufacturer, is in a race to create a novel ‘flying wing’ drone, tailored for a unique Pentagon program. The objective is clear: engineer drones capable of landing on ships and in terrain lacking the necessary runway…
Aquiline Drones lays off almost half its employees
Aquiline Drones, a drone manufacturer in Hartford, CT, has laid off almost half of its employees. The company points to pandemic-related travel restrictions and difficulty in acquiring materials as the main causes for the layoffs.
Aquiline Drones launches manufacturing downtown Hartford, CT
Start-up Aquiline Drones has started manufacturing activities in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. The company has increased its workforce substantially to manufacture two types of drones.
Stop the Drone Federalism Act and Sen. Lee in his effort to revive it!
Act today to stop the revival of Senator Lee’s (R-Utah) Drone Federalism Act, which would allow states and local governments to control the airspace under 200 feet and would require a drone operator to “secure permission from the owner before…
Autel EVO I donated to the East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department in Norwich
On Monday, an Autel Evo I drone was donated to the East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department in Norwich, CT. The drone was donated by Autel Robotics and FoxFury Lighting to the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program, which in…
Drone demonstration for first responders and public safety officials
Last Friday, United Drone Technology from New Milford, Connecticut showed its line of drones that are ready for first responders and public safety officials in a drone demonstration in a local park.
Hamden PD plans to buy DJI Matrice 300 RTK with coronavirus-related grant money
The Hamden Police Department in Connecticut is planning to use coronavirus-related grand money to purchase PPE, cleaning supplies, a storage shed, and… a drone. They plan to buy a DJI Matrice 300 RTK to be precise.
With help from drone firefighters locate stranded kayaker in Fairfield, CT
As darkness set in, the Fairfield Fire Department used a drone to help locate a stranded kayaker in Fairfield, CT. 22-year-old Connor Meaney had fallen off the kayak and was ultimately saved by the firefighters from the rocks at the…