Category Archives: Security
Brunswick Sheriff Lobbies for Drone Use
In a letter to state lawmakers, Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram on Monday said he sees great potential for unmanned aircraft – commonly known as drones – in assisting the county in search and rescue operations, patrol of the waterways, marijuana busts and hostage situations. Continue reading
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Drones In The United States: What Will It Take To Fly?
It’s only a matter of time. Unmanned aerial technology – called UAVs, UASs or drones – for civilian use in the United States is inevitable. Federal agencies and Congress are now writing the policies and regulations to govern the operation of UAVs and determine which uses may be phased in first. Continue reading
Drones On the US border: Are They Worth the Price?
The grounding of the drone fleet that watches over America’s borders after a crash last week is highlighting a program that continues to expand, though questions remain about its effectiveness. Continue reading
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Should UAVs be armed?
Two professors at prominent universities make the case for not banning armed drones in the United States. Continue reading
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