Author Archives: Martin Walls
New Clallam County park rules proposed; drones and generators addressed
Drones would be restricted in Clallam County parks unless the operator gets permission and a special permit under a proposal commissioners will consider next month. The proposed ordinance amending county code for general park and fairgrounds rules and regulations would … Continue reading
Concerns over police drones
“Drones,” the universal term for unmanned aerial vehicles, were once simple backyard toys. Now, companies like Amazon and UPS are studying ways to use them for delivering packages to customers. Professional and amateur filmmakers use them for overhead shots that … Continue reading
Westchester bans drones near county jail
Westchester County has banned drones within 1,000 feet of the county jail over concerns they could be used to drop contraband to inmates. Those who remotely pilot a drone too close to the jail in Valhalla will face a civil … Continue reading
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Tagged Law Enforcement, Laws and Legislation, Prison Drone, Restrictions
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Amazon patents idea of delivery drones with robotic wings and legs to help it land
Amazon has been awarded two patents in which it outlines propellers with robotic adjustable wingtips and legs that act as landing gears to help drones touch down on uneven surfaces. The e-commerce giant’s latest idea describes an “adjustable landing-gear extension” … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Commercial Drone, Drone Delivery, Prototypes and Patents, Testing
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