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Police using ‘drone killers’ to disable flying devices in emergency situations
Drones have been used for a lot more than making videos and delivering pizzas. They have dropped drugs into prison yards, scouted out illegal border crossings and grounded lifesaving efforts by accidentally wandering into the flight paths of firefighting aircraft. … Continue reading
It’s Not a Bird or a Plane. It’s a 17-Foot Drone, and It’s Here to Save Your Cellphone Service.
Law enforcement and emergency responders have been using drones to give them an eye in the sky for years. But the unmanned aerial vehicles may soon provide ears as well. Two of the country’s largest mobile phone companies are exploring … Continue reading
Texas A&M Researchers Using UAVs to ‘Read the Weeds’
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of a project to determine the right tools for early identification and control of weeds. Dr. Muthu Bagavathiannan, an AgriLife Research weed scientist at Texas A&M’s College Station, … Continue reading
States Explore Drone Technologies to Improve Data, Save Time
Drone programs can expand traffic management and bridge inspection opportunities for states, but they can also create savings to benefit other projects, according to one transportation official whose agency has been using the devices for nearly a year. The Arizona … Continue reading
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