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Air Safety Regulators Face Many Challenges as a Result of Drone Technology
Some drone marketing firms hope to expand the role of drones by allowing these craft to transport packages (or even passengers) through urban areas. On Sunday, a press release reported Ira Brodsky, a marketing consultant, had published a paper contending … Continue reading
Longmont seeking public input on police’s use of drones
Longmont police has budgeted $42,000 to purchase and equip four drones that they say can be employed for a variety of uses, including traffic investigations and missing persons cases. The department has an open house planned for early February. “We … Continue reading
DroNet Uses Traffic Data to Teach Drones How to Fly in Urban Environments
While drone developers have largely relied on GPS signals to allow for autonomous navigation by unmanned aerial vehicles, the same strategy doesn’t entirely apply in urban environments. Drones have obstacle avoidance technology, yes, but this hasn’t yet arrived at the … Continue reading
New Jersey Legislators Approve Penalties for Drunk Droning
New Jersey state legislators approved a ban on operating drones while inebriated on Monday, approving legislation that would punish drunk or high pilots with up to six months in prison or a $1,000 fine 39-0 in the State Senate and … Continue reading
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