Category Archives: General

State Leaders Mull Restrictions On Drones, Surveillance

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Martin Walls

The state House on Monday passed two bills that would restrict the use of drones and government surveillance in Washington state. Continue reading →

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Brunswick Sheriff Lobbies for Drone Use

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Martin Walls

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 Crisscross West Texas

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Martin Walls

Drones won’t be buzzing around the Texas Panhandle soon. They already are. A drone helicopter flown by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has scanned area wheat fields, detecting a virus and visually mapping its progression. Continue reading →

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U.S. Customs’ Drones Back In Air After Crash Investigation

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Martin Walls

U.S. Customs and Border Protection put its drones back in the air on Friday after an investigation into a crash that grounded its unmanned aircraft fleet, the agency said. Continue reading →

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