Tag Archives: Safety
Drones set to be deployed by Los Angeles Police Department
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) signed off on a year-long test of drones on Tuesday, becoming the largest police department in the U.S. to deploy the technology. Despite vociferous protest, the Los Angeles Police Commission — the civilian board … Continue reading
NTSB Investigates Drone, Helicopter Collision In New York
Following a few weeks of speculation on the legitimacy of the claim, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is reporting that a DJI Phantom 4 drone did collide with an Army UH-60 helicopter last month. According to the NTSB, at … Continue reading
Drone blamed for sparking fire in Moore, police say
A burned power pole, a pine tree missing needles and a piece of what used to be a power line can be found off Northwest 12th Street in Moore. It’s the result of a fire caused by a drone, Moore … Continue reading
United Airlines pilot spots drone while landing at Newark airport
A United Airlines flight had a close call with a drone flying near Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, according to a report on NBCNewYork.com. The pilot of flight 135, a Boeing B767-400, arriving in New Jersey from Switzerland, saw … Continue reading