Tag Archives: Security
White House: Is it OK to hijack, shoot down, or snoop on drones?
The Trump administration wants US Congress to extend the military’s drone-downing powers to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, even as it backs broader commercial deployment for unmanned aircraft. The proposed rules, obtained by the Washington … Continue reading
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Tagged Disabling Drones and Counterdrone, Drone Catching, Homeland Security, Security
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OVPD begins work with unmanned aerial vehicles
The tech buzz around Oro Valley may soon fall from the sky instead of gossip. The Oro Valley Police Department is soon rolling out its new drone program after months of planning. The drones can serve in search-and-rescue missions throughout … Continue reading
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Tagged Law Enforcement, Public Health and Medicine, Safety, Security, Surveillance
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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
U.S. bars drones over nuclear sites for security reasons
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it will bar drone flights over seven major U.S. nuclear sites, including Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. The move is the latest in a series of growing restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicles … Continue reading
