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Westchester bans drones near county jail
Westchester County has banned drones within 1,000 feet of the county jail over concerns they could be used to drop contraband to inmates. Those who remotely pilot a drone too close to the jail in Valhalla will face a civil … Continue reading
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Tagged Law Enforcement, Laws and Legislation, Prison Drone, Restrictions
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Amazon patents idea of delivery drones with robotic wings and legs to help it land
Amazon has been awarded two patents in which it outlines propellers with robotic adjustable wingtips and legs that act as landing gears to help drones touch down on uneven surfaces. The e-commerce giant’s latest idea describes an “adjustable landing-gear extension” … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Commercial Drone, Drone Delivery, Prototypes and Patents, Testing
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As Drones Become More Prevalent In Pasadena Airspace, So, Some Say, Does the Need for Local Regulation
Many people have witnessed the spectacle that is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or “drone.” Buzzing through the sky like an angry hornet for any one of a multitude of reasons that range from a hobbyist’s entertainment, to a professional … Continue reading
Here’s How Many Lives Drones Have Saved Since 2013
Drones aren’t always mentioned in the same breath as saving lives, but a new report from one drone manufacturer says they should be. Civilian drones have been used to save at least 59 people in 18 different incidents around the … Continue reading
