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How drones could save you from drowning

Drones could soon become a standard life-saving tool for lifeguards and rescue teams. Even just a few seconds in the water can mean the difference between life and death, and robots can fly much faster than people can swim. On … Continue reading

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US Government Tied in Legal Knot Over Drone Countermeasures at Nuclear Sites

The Pentagon, the Department of Energy and other government entities are all concerned about the threat commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) could pose to nuclear sites, but a tangle of legal issues means a solution is still a ways off. … Continue reading

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When drones harass, should you call the police?

Flagstaff resident Cynthia Perin never worried much about drones. But all that changed about two weeks ago on a beautiful, sunny Friday while she was gardening near a small crabapple tree in the back yard of her quiet Coyote Springs … Continue reading

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First Responders Study Use of Drones in Nationwide Research Project

The Wrightsville Beach Fire Department now has a new perspective when it comes to emergency situations. The department will be testing a drone for the next year, as part of a nationwide research project. The project is in coordination with … Continue reading

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