Tag Archives: Surveillance
Concerns over police drones
“Drones,” the universal term for unmanned aerial vehicles, were once simple backyard toys. Now, companies like Amazon and UPS are studying ways to use them for delivering packages to customers. Professional and amateur filmmakers use them for overhead shots that … Continue reading
Sheriff’s Office Adds Drone to Crime-Fighting Detail
The Moore County Sheriff’s Office has added a new tool to its crimefighting arsenal. The agency announced Thursday it had purchased an unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly known as a drone, for eye-in-the-sky surveillance. Manufactured by Phantom, the flying camera will … Continue reading
When drones harass, should you call the police?
Flagstaff resident Cynthia Perin never worried much about drones. But all that changed about two weeks ago on a beautiful, sunny Friday while she was gardening near a small crabapple tree in the back yard of her quiet Coyote Springs … Continue reading
DARPA’s “Aerial Dragnet” Will Monitor Drones in Cities
While air traffic control systems track, guide and monitor thousands of planes and helicopters every day, one group of sky flyers remains unmonitored: drones. In recent years, small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), such as commercial quadcopters and hobby drones, have … Continue reading
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