Author Archives: Martin Walls

Instead of Purchasing Drones, El Paso County, Colo., Looks to Private Sector to Implement UAVs

With drones, government officials can zoom through rugged canyons in search of missing hikers, hover over charred landscapes to assess wildfire damage and float above roads and bridges for inspection. Like many other public agencies across the country, El Paso … Continue reading

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Chula Vista Police and Fire Department Considering Use of Small Drones for Missions

The Chula Vista Police and Fire Departments are planning to use small drones with video capability by early summer. “Our goal is to launch by July this year,” said Police Captain Vern Sallee, head of the Chula Vista Police Support … Continue reading

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Indiana Bill Seeks to Create Four New UAV-Related Misdemeanors

Having passed the Indiana General Assembly, a bill creating misdemeanor offenses specifically related to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is on its way to the desk of Gov. Eric Holcomb for his final consideration. According to author Sen. Eric Koch, R-Bedford, … Continue reading

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New Partnership Mates Autonomous Drone Inspections, On-Demand Insurance

Loveland Innovations, the maker of IMGING, an autonomous drone inspection solution built specifically for property insurance, has partnered with Verifly, a provider of on-demand insurance policies for drone operators. New Partnership Mates Autonomous Drone Inspections, On-Demand Insurance According to the … Continue reading

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