Author Archives: Martin Walls
House Bill Would Punish Crimes Committed by Aerial Drones
Michigan’s House has passed a bill holding drone operators criminally liable for any mischief wreaked by the unmanned aerial vehicles. Lawmakers voted Thursday on a five-bill bundle of regulations that includes a provision calling for punishment of crimes committed via … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Operator, Law Enforcement, Laws and Legislation, Regulation
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Drone came within 50 feet of hitting a MH-65 Dolphin Coast Guard helicopter
According to the Coast Guard, the aircrew flying an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter came within 50 feet of hitting a drone in Port Angeles last Saturday. At the time of the near-miss with the recreational drone, the crew was 300 feet … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Homeland Security, Military, Safety, Search-and-Rescue
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Can We Prevent a Drone Terror Attack?
The uncontrolled market in toy or hobbyist drones makes their future use in a domestic terrorist attack “likely,” says a researcher and lecturer on drone warfare. But it will still require sophisticated technical skills to deploy them effectively, according to … Continue reading
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Tagged Homeland Security, Public Health and Medicine, Regulation, Safety, Terrorism
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How unmanned aerial systems can assist police pursuits
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) – commonly referred to as drones – are transforming daily operations within many industries. Public safety agencies are also starting to use drones to augment response. One area of potential value for law enforcement is supplementing … Continue reading
