Author Archives: Martin Walls
Drones set to be deployed by Los Angeles Police Department
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) signed off on a year-long test of drones on Tuesday, becoming the largest police department in the U.S. to deploy the technology. Despite vociferous protest, the Los Angeles Police Commission — the civilian board … Continue reading
NASA to demonstrate flying drones in controlled airspace alongside commercial aircraft
NASA will demonstrate technology that will allow drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to fly side by side with other commercial aircraft and share airspace in 2020. As of now, there are strict restrictions for drones and other UAVs to … Continue reading
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NTSB Investigates Drone, Helicopter Collision In New York
Following a few weeks of speculation on the legitimacy of the claim, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is reporting that a DJI Phantom 4 drone did collide with an Army UH-60 helicopter last month. According to the NTSB, at … Continue reading
With drones spotted at Port Tampa Bay, international fears hit home
In Rich Bishop’s nightmare, someone flies a drone over Port Tampa Bay and drops an explosive device on a gas tank, causing massive destruction. Feeding this scary scenario is that law enforcement agencies already have received calls about drones over … Continue reading
