Author Archives: Martin Walls
Eyes in the sky: Law enforcement drone use sparks privacy concerns
Law enforcement is increasingly using unmanned aerial systems, or drones, to search for missing people and in criminal investigations, but with new technology comes new concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights. The Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office has been using … Continue reading
Puerto Rico Is a Testbed for Emergency Drone Cargo Deliveries
Speaking from a generator-powered café by the airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico—a city still 90 percent without power nearly a month after Hurricane Maria struck—entrepreneur Joel Ifill describes the mood in this devastated territory. “It’s island culture, so still … Continue reading
CNN Receives First FAA Waiver to Fly Drones Over Crowds
CNN received the Federal Aviation Administration’s first waiver allowing drone flights above crowds. The milestone approval opens the door for other unmanned aerial vehicle pilots to find new uses for their aircraft—from sporting events to news coverage. The latter doubtlessly CNN’s intention … Continue reading
Oregon man accused of shooting down $1,000 drone
A 33-year-old man faces accusations he shot down a $1,000 unmanned aerial vehicle Tuesday evening. The drone captured images of the shooter pointing a rifle just before the drone crashed to the ground, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said … … Continue reading
