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DJI

Connecticut DJI Drone Ban, DFR, Supreme Court, Philly Drone Life

We have four drone stories: Connecticut, the DFR (Drone for First Responders Act), Michigan court case, and follow-up on Philly YouTuber.

Greg ReverdiauMay 10

Police

Enfield Police Drone Unit Thwarts ‘Hide-And-Seek’ Bandit

Drone and K-9 Team Prove Decisive in Apprehending Fleeing Suspect In the early hours of Sunday morning, a larceny suspect attempted to evade capture by fleeing into a wooded area in Enfield, Connecticut. However, according to Patch, the suspect was no match for the Enfield Police Department’s drone unit and canine team, who swiftly tracked…

Haye KestelooApr 30

First Responders

CT Legislators Consider Ban on Life-Saving DJI Drones Used by First Responders

Connecticut legislators are considering a bill that would prevent state and public safety agencies, from purchasing or using DJI drones.

Haye KestelooMar 25

Police

Drones in the Sky: A Call for Privacy and Limits

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sounded the alarm, urging for limitations on their use to protect citizens' privacy and freedom of speech

Haye KestelooMar 22

Department of Homeland Security

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 Democrats, aims to shield the state from potential foreign espionage and cyber threats. Yet, amidst…

Haye KestelooMar 18

Lockheed Martin

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

Haye KestelooJul 10