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San Diego can’t afford to wing it on drones
The city of San Diego is facing a new challenge from the skies — what to do about “drones” or “unmanned aerial vehicles” (UAVs), the small, aerial devices that weigh less than 55 pounds and typically fly below 400 feet. … Continue reading
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Drones are helping police, but not everyone is happy
Nearly 20 pieces of construction equipment stolen from Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey were recovered on two Cecil County, Maryland, properties earlier this month. It was called a landmark arrest, not because of the magnitude of the crime, but because … Continue reading
Senate bill seeks procedures for officers’ use of drones
Law-enforcement agencies would have to obtain search warrants to use drones to gather evidence to be used in criminal proceedings, under legislation being considered in the Ohio Senate. Senate Bill 60 seeks to establish procedures for officers’ use of unmanned … Continue reading
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
