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Tag: unmanned aircraft
Technology
Commercial UAV Expo Surpasses Prior Records with 232 Exhibitors and 4,100 Registrants
“The turnout was monumental,” said Lee Corkhill, group event director at Diversified Communications (organizer of the Expo). “We surpassed every expectation this year. With a 74% increase of verified registrants over last year and a sold-out exhibit floor."
September 16, 2022
Technology
Teledyne FLIR Announces New Tactical Quadcopter
The Ion M640x features a 640 x 512 infrared sensor providing twice the resolution of similar UAS platforms, and a near-infrared (NIR) laser illuminator. Ion M640x also includes all-new smart object tracking that enables operators to designate an object for the aircraft to detect and track while it moves. Other new features include an SD card to easily retrieve photos and video recorded during flight, as well as tri-band radio capabilities.
October 11, 2021
Technology
How the Sacramento PD Uses Mini Drones on Patrol
In a video produced by the department, Officer John Azevedo, UAS unit, discusses the department's indoor UAS program. Not only does it have mini drones, but it also make use of micro-drones, which are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.
January 20, 2021
Technology
What Police Commanders Need to Know About Implementing a Drone Program
Once you've determined what you want out of your drone program, you must then develop polices and procedures.
November 18, 2020
Technology
U.S. AG Barr Says Federal Officers can Destroy Threatening Drones
The guidance says the FBI, Drug Enforcement Agency, Bureau of Prisons and other Justice Department agencies can intercept communications from a threatening drone or destroy it without prior consent.
April 15, 2020
Technology
Things to Consider Before Buying Drones for Your Agency
Unmanned aircraft systems offer many benefits to law enforcement agencies but only if properly trained personnel are using the right tools for the job and best practices are followed.
December 16, 2019
Special Units
New Jersey Department Launches UAV Unit
The Cherry Hill Police Department announced on Thursday that it is launching a drone unit.
August 9, 2019
Technology
Project Lifesaver International Receives Prestigious International Humanitarian Award
Project Lifesaver International (PLI) has been awarded the Humanitarian Xcellence Award by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International for its use of DJI drones to locate missing persons.
May 3, 2019
Technology
My Technology Can...Give You Real-Time Aerial Visibility
Cape's Aerial Telepresence platform allows agencies to send drones to calls to gain valuable intelligence before officers arrive on scene.
April 26, 2019
Technology
Mexico City Police and Cape Announce Drone Integration Program to Improve Public Safety
As part of the program, drones equipped with the Cape Aerial Telepresence platform will be integrated into daily operations to improve aerial intelligence, including supporting security efforts at large public events like rallies, stadium productions, concerts, and other special events
April 10, 2019
Technology
Cape Works with FAA for Approval of First Beyond Visual Line of Sight Provision for Police Drone Program
The precedent-setting BVLOS provision is a major regulatory win for the entire U.S. drone industry. It will not only lay the groundwork for other public safety agencies, but also open the door for other industries to benefit from their successes.
March 19, 2019
Technology
NYPD Deploying 14 Drones, Activists Oppose Plan
"Drone technology will give our cops and their incident commanders an opportunity to see what they're getting into before they go into harm's way," NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said Tuesday. "This can now get us a lot closer into areas that a helicopter wouldn't be able to get into.”
December 5, 2018
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