Tag Archives: Safety
Even small drones, like a DJI Phantom, pose a risk to manned aircraft
Tests performed at the University of Dayton Research Institute’s Impact Physics Lab show that even the impact of a small drone, like a DJI Phantom can have severe consequences. The tests were designed to mimic a midair collision at 238 … Continue reading
Spokane Police Department could use drones in investigations
The Spokane Police Department could soon use drones to search for missing people and reconstruct crimes, if a resolution authorizing the use of unmanned aerial vehicles passes City Council next week. Councilwoman Lori Kinnear sponsored the resolution and called drone … Continue reading
Drones Deliver Safety, Efficiency Gains
Companies are finding more uses for unmanned aerial vehicles as drone technology and video analytics tools improve. A prime goal for BNSF Railway Co. and Allstate Corp., among other firms flying drones, is to keep employees out of dangerous situations … Continue reading
Drones increasingly being used for public safety
As the national drone industry continues to take off, unmanned aerial vehicle experts say it’s likely drones will be used by almost every law enforcement agency across the country within the next few years. Sgt. Daniel Marek of the Nevada … Continue reading
