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Concerns over police drones
“Drones,” the universal term for unmanned aerial vehicles, were once simple backyard toys. Now, companies like Amazon and UPS are studying ways to use them for delivering packages to customers. Professional and amateur filmmakers use them for overhead shots that … Continue reading
Westchester bans drones near county jail
Westchester County has banned drones within 1,000 feet of the county jail over concerns they could be used to drop contraband to inmates. Those who remotely pilot a drone too close to the jail in Valhalla will face a civil … Continue reading
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Here’s How Many Lives Drones Have Saved Since 2013
Drones aren’t always mentioned in the same breath as saving lives, but a new report from one drone manufacturer says they should be. Civilian drones have been used to save at least 59 people in 18 different incidents around the … Continue reading
Valparaiso police say drones helpful tools, not invasion of privacy
No, Valparaiso police are not going to use drones to peer into people’s windows or monitor how fast drivers go in their cars, said Sgt. Michael Grennes. Those were some of the misconceptions that Valparaiso police heard after announcing their … Continue reading
