Officer Rey Caban spent nearly two years researching the possibility of bringing an unmanned aerial vehicle − a drone − to the Rochester Police Department. He demonstrated the new UAV last week, providing the first look at a drone of its kind in Minnesota. In fact, there are only three agencies in the U.S., Canada […]
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Greenville police are hoping someone recognizes a man who they say is a person of interest in the theft of drones from an Upstate mall. Police said the man was caught on camera at the Haywood Mall. They said between May 24 and June 8, three drones were stolen from the Apple […]
Gary Reynolds, police UAV instructor and former police officer from Virginia, points out some of the features of the RPD drone. “Search and rescue is the mission,” he stressed about the devise. … read more at: http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/new-police-drone-has-rare-capabilities/article_54f50856-f26f-5e04-ba5a-16c1c325c012.html
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Greenville police are hoping someone recognizes a man who they say is a person of interest in the theft of drones from an Upstate mall. Police said the man was caught on camera at the Haywood Mall. They said between May 24 and June 8, three drones were stolen from the Apple […]
Elliot Roth enjoys an expansive view of the city from the 18th floor of his condo in uptown Charlotte. He just didn’t expect someone to be peeping into his home from that height. But that’s what he said happened early one evening in mid-March, when he spotted a drone hovering outside his window in the […]
In the South Bay, police are looking for a drone pilot who they say caused a large power outage that plunged 1,600 customers into darkness for hours. “Suddenly in the middle of the play we saw sparks in the theater and heard a large sound,” said Maya Popovich. She was working as an usher Thursday […]
In the South Bay, police are looking for a drone pilot who they say caused a large power outage that plunged 1,600 customers into darkness for hours. “Suddenly in the middle of the play we saw sparks in the theater and heard a large sound,” said Maya Popovich. She was working as an usher Thursday […]
Elliot Roth enjoys an expansive view of the city from the 18th floor of his condo in uptown Charlotte. He just didn’t expect someone to be peeping into his home from that height. But that’s what he said happened one early evening in mid-March, when he spotted a drone hovering outside his window in the […]
MOUNTAIN VIEW — A drone crashed into a high-voltage wire Thursday night, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage and knocking out power to roughly 1,600 people for about two hours, police said. Related Articles Bay Area immigration consultant charged San Jose body shop owner, 17 others charged with insurance fraud San Jose woman […]
At least 10 Indiana police departments already have their own drones, and more are considering obtaining them. They have the potential to be incredible crime-fighting tools. The only problem is that it is hard for police to use drones legally in this state. In fact, civilians would probably have an easier time staying within the […]
Updated: Jun 8, 2017 – 5:38 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s helicopter, Snoopy, nearly hit a drone Wednesday night while it was flying over uptown Charlotte. The helicopter was flying near BBT Ballpark just before 9 p.m. when the pilot spotted the drone dangerously close. Related Headlines 9 Investigates lack of drone […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are seeking the drone pilot who nearly caused a crash uptown Wednesday with a police helicopter above BBT Ballpark – which was crowded at the time for a game. Investigators are asking for the public’s help finding the drone owner, who flew illegally within 20 feet of the helicopter. “Nearly struck a drone […]
The Lawrenceville City Council voted recently to approve the purchase of an unmanned aerial vehicle. The drone will be used in documenting crime scenes, surveillance, automobile accident investigations, and search and rescue. … read more at: http://www.ajc.com/news/local/lawrenceville-police-purchase-drone/iglEzBMtkst3ooEtiooFxO/
Drones have increasingly become an annoyance for law enforcement, but Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are on the offensive for a drone pilot who nearly caused a catastrophic crash uptown Wednesday above BBT Ballpark – which was crowded at the time for a game against the Durham Bulls. Investigators are asking for the public’s help finding the drone […]
WASHINGTON — Approximately a dozen police, fire and emergency agencies surrounding Washington, D.C. are using drones to capture criminal suspects and fight fires, but the unmanned aircraft systems also are sparking privacy concerns and legislation. At least 347 state and local police, sheriff, fire and emergency units in the United States have acquired drones, according to […]