Author Archives: Martin Walls
Drone-mounted handgun, flamethrower reignite lawmaker debate
“The quiet whirring of the drone’s propellers gives way to the sound of gunshots — pop, pop, pop, pop — in the 14-second video titled “Flying Gun.” The YouTube video of a drone-mounted handgun firing rounds into the Connecticut woods … Continue reading
Utah bills would allow law enforcement to shoot down drones
“Utah lawmakers’ proposed solution to getting recreational drones out of the way of emergency response units? Shoot them out of the sky. Legislators throughout the U.S. are working to figure out the best way to regulate drones as they become … Continue reading
Legislators’ debate on police drone rules turns lively
“Franklin, challenging a provision in the bill that called for drones to have “no weapons,” asked, “what do we define as a weapon?” and launched into scenarios of threatening suspects – such as “somebody with a samurai sword” – that … Continue reading
Drone ‘could have grounded’ firefighting helicopters in Hunter region, RFS says
“A drone flying over a bushfire near Cessnock, in the Hunter, could have had catastrophic consequences for aircraft trying to battle the blaze, the Rural Fire Services (RFS) has said.” Andrew Griffits| February 25, 2016| ABC To read the full … Continue reading
