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Connecticut bill would make weaponized drones legal for cops

Connecticut police officers would have the ability to use drones equipped with lethal weapons under a bill now pending in the state House of Representatives. The bill authorizing police use of “deadly” weaponized drones passed 34-7 in the state legislature’s … Continue reading

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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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Drone pilots discuss the need for laws regulating flight

When Cherry Hills Village became one of Colorado’s first cities to enact an ordinance regulating drones in 2015, Mayor Laura Christman called it a public safety issue. Residents told her, “‘No, we do not need a drone law because we … Continue reading

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Bill could send drones into nosedive, opponents say

The state Senate on Wednesday tentatively approved a bill regarding unmanned aerial vehicles, putting forth a proposal that opponents say fly in the face of federal regulations and will outlaw drones in Montana…. http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2017/03/08/bill-send-drones-nosedive-opponents-say/98929204/ Great Falls Tribune | March 8, … Continue reading

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