Author Archives: Martin Walls
Drones In The United States: What Will It Take To Fly?
It’s only a matter of time. Unmanned aerial technology – called UAVs, UASs or drones – for civilian use in the United States is inevitable. Federal agencies and Congress are now writing the policies and regulations to govern the operation of UAVs and determine which uses may be phased in first. Continue reading
Drones On the US border: Are They Worth the Price?
The grounding of the drone fleet that watches over America’s borders after a crash last week is highlighting a program that continues to expand, though questions remain about its effectiveness. Continue reading
Posted in Border, General, News, Security
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Drone Debate Lands Before Minnesota Lawmakers
Fears of prying from the sky have some Minnesota lawmakers seeking clamps on law enforcement’s use of unmanned aerial drones to gather evidence. Continue reading
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Craft Brewer’s Drone Delivery Hopes Put on Ice
A craft brewer still has hopes of one day using drones to deliver its lager to ice fishing anglers on Minnesota lakes by air, despite being grounded by federal aviation officials after a recent test run. Continue reading
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