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Drones Detect Radiation

Over the last few years, drones have become a popular tool for a variety of applications at nuclear facilities, including both indoor and outdoor inspections and mapping. The industry is starting to trust unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to improve safety … Continue reading

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‘Never, ever try to shoot at a drone.’ Neighborhoods buzz with complaints over pesky drones

Neighborhood message boards are buzzing with complaints that drones, more popular than ever for work and play, just won’t back off. Users here of the local social network Nextdoor for months have been stewing about these small, flying vehicles, which … Continue reading

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Fairfield County in early stages of starting a countywide drone program

Fairfield County is working to start a countywide drone program. There are a lot of hoops the county needs to jump through before anything can be finalized, but the sheriff’s office, Emergency Management and Homeland Security and engineer all plan … Continue reading

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Drones Are Catching on in Public Safety Circles, But Denver PD Isn’t Totally Convinced

As a growing number of Colorado public safety agencies launch drones to help firefighting efforts, rescue lost hikers and take pictures of crime scenes, Denver’s police and fire departments are debating the merits of using unmanned aircraft. For now, the … Continue reading

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