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1st responders want drones to aid in searches, saving lives

If you call 911 in the future, a fire-rescue expert said first responders may bring in a drone to help with your emergency. Drone technology has really improved over the past few years, and can be affordable — ranging in … Continue reading

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Keep Your Drone on a Leash

The New York City Fire Department, the largest in the country, recently used a drone for the very first time to help fight a blaze. On March 6, a fire broke out in a building in the Bronx that quickly … Continue reading

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Drone laws: New German rules aim to stop eye-in-the-sky snooping

Germany’s new drone rules have come into effect, setting limits on what people can do with their unmanned aerial vehicles in the country. According to the new regulations, if a drone weighs more than 2kg (4.4lb), its operator is supposed … Continue reading

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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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