Author Archives: Martin Walls
Connecticut Bills Would Make Arming Drones A Felony
“Last summer, Connecticut teenager Austin Haughwout made headlines with a creative little craft project: He attached a gun to a drone. In December, Haughwout released a video of a hobby kit built drone carrying a flamethrower and roasting a turkey. … Continue reading
Drone Catching: An Inevitable Sport in Our Swarming Skies?
“The rise in drone use to invade private and government facilities is the impetus for new anti-drone systems. Enter the SkyWall100 Drone Defense System—described by its U.K. manufacturer as “a man-portable and cost-effective counter drone system.”” March 5, 2016 | … Continue reading
Drone rules remain up in the air for now
“Welcome to the more crowded skies. News 6 partner Florida Today reports that Brevard County and the entire country are discovering that drones – remote-controlled, unmanned aerial vehicles – are no longer just a tool of the military. Smaller and … Continue reading
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FAA tests drone detection system
“As the Federal Aviation Administration crafts regulatory steps toward integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into the national airspace, the agency is also taking tactical action to detect rogue drones. Working with the Department of Homeland Security and the University of Maryland, … Continue reading
