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Indiana police departments want drones. There’s just one big problem.

Indiana’s two largest police departments both want drones; one for crowd surveillance at major gatherings Downtown, the other to monitor traffic at events such as the Indiana State Fair. There’s just one problem. Both uses appear to be against the … Continue reading

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Caroline fire and rescue department pursues drone program

A cluster of men and women in suits and uniforms stood outside the Caroline County Community Services Center staring up at the sky. They were tracking a white, buzzing object hovering 60 feet in the air. It was a DJI … Continue reading

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Pending SF policy could let city agencies launch drones

Five San Francisco agencies, including the fire, port and parks departments, could start flying drones under a set of rules that a city committee is expected to approve Friday. The Committee on Information Technology’s proposed drone policy focuses on privacy … Continue reading

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Chula Vista Police and Fire Department Considering Use of Small Drones for Missions

The Chula Vista Police and Fire Departments are planning to use small drones with video capability by early summer. “Our goal is to launch by July this year,” said Police Captain Vern Sallee, head of the Chula Vista Police Support … Continue reading

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