Author Archives: Martin Walls
Police drones pit safety vs. privacy concerns in Michigan
A growing number of Michigan police agencies are employing drones to provide a bird’s-eye view of accident and crime scenes, speed searches for missing persons and help find fugitives. This summer, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office began an unmanned aerial … Continue reading
Two Near-Misses at Ports of Jersey Airport Spark Concern About Drone Laws
Two near-misses between recreational drones and commercial aircraft descending at the Ports of Jersey Airport in the Channel Islands have sparked renewed concerns for regional drone laws and the potential for disaster, according to The Jersey Evening Post. Ports of … Continue reading
Drones Elevate Osprey Concerns
A North Idaho raptor biologist is urging drone pilots to be mindful of osprey nests at Memorial Field. The waterfront sports field is home to two such nests and Janie Veltkamp of Birds of Prey Northwest is concerned the use … Continue reading
Drone Industry Responds to Draft Tort Law on ‘Aerial Trespass’
The Uniform Law Commission (ULC) recently came up with a draft law relating to “aerial trespass” by low-altitude unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and the need for additional regulation beyond Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) laws. According to ULC, its draft “Tort … Continue reading
