Author Archives: Martin Walls
Drones flown into Scottish prisons 22 times in past two years
Drones have been flown into Scottish prisons 22 times in the past two years, figures obtained under a freedom of information request show. On five of those occasions, the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were found to contain drugs and mobile … Continue reading
High-tech drones more likely to encounter resistance
Get a drone for Christmas? Surprised when it didn’t take off swooping into the sky? Don’t be, if you live along much of the Northwest Florida coast. Flight restrictions imposed on drones by the presence of military bases and airports … Continue reading
A California Couple Used a Drone to Deliver Illegal Drugs, Police Say
Authorities say a Southern California couple used a drone to deliver illegal drugs to their customers. Benjamin Baldassarre and Ashley Carroll, of Riverside, were charged Tuesday with possessing controlled substances for sale and child endangerment. It’s unclear if they have … Continue reading
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Mesa Fire leads way in use of drones
Mesa Fire and Medical Department is a pioneer in the use of drones to respond to emergency situations, and its pilots have evolved into a valuable resource for first responders and municipalities across Arizona. While many of the department’s pilots … Continue reading
