Tag Archives: Law Enforcement
House Bill Would Punish Crimes Committed by Aerial Drones
Michigan’s House has passed a bill holding drone operators criminally liable for any mischief wreaked by the unmanned aerial vehicles. Lawmakers voted Thursday on a five-bill bundle of regulations that includes a provision calling for punishment of crimes committed via … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Operator, Law Enforcement, Laws and Legislation, Regulation
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How unmanned aerial systems can assist police pursuits
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) – commonly referred to as drones – are transforming daily operations within many industries. Public safety agencies are also starting to use drones to augment response. One area of potential value for law enforcement is supplementing … Continue reading
FAA approves first responders to fly drones at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport effective immediately
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just approved first responders at the fourth busiest airport in the world, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to fly their drones directly over the airfield. DFW Airport will be the first airport in the US that … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Airports and Airspace, Emergency Management, FAA, Law Enforcement
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New drone can help Camano Island Fire and Rescue crews fight fires, search forest and sea
Camano Island Fire and Rescue’s newest crew member weighs 3.1 pounds and zips along at 33 mph. This bright orange small unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly called a drone, can investigate structure fires with its thermal camera, help firefighters stay out … Continue reading
