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OVPD begins work with unmanned aerial vehicles
The tech buzz around Oro Valley may soon fall from the sky instead of gossip. The Oro Valley Police Department is soon rolling out its new drone program after months of planning. The drones can serve in search-and-rescue missions throughout … Continue reading
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North Carolina Sheriff’s Office Locates Missing Child With Drone
Last Thursday night, the Moore County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina used its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to successfully locate a missing 11-year-old girl within 15 minutes’ time. According to an announcement from the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched at … Continue reading
Petersburg police acquire a fleet of drones as other local law enforcement agencies weigh cost, benefit
State law sharply limits how law enforcement agencies in Virginia can use drones, but that has not dissuaded the Petersburg Bureau of Police from acquiring a small fleet of the unmanned aircraft for their operations. On Wednesday, Petersburg Police Chief … Continue reading
Louisville Plans to Become First US City to Use Drones to Respond to Gunshots
Louisville, Ky., is vying to become probably the first city in the country to use autonomous drones to respond to the sound of gunfire. The city has applied for a special program the Federal Aviation Administration is running, where it … Continue reading
