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From the LA fires to the Texas floods, consumer drones keep getting in the way of rescue operations
Texas officials say private drones are interfering with flood rescue. This isn't the first time personal drones have caused ...
US Ally Gives Military Shootdown Authorization Against Chinese Drones
Japan's Cabinet permits the Self-Defense Forces to fire upon unmanned aerial vehicles that intrude into the country's ...
Russia fires over 100 drones at Ukraine as Kremlin dismisses transport chief after travel chaos
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia fired more than 100 drones at civilian areas of Ukraine overnight, authorities said Monday, as the ...
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Arizona sheriff using drones for border surveillance
A sheriff’s department in Arizona plans to use drones to help its deputies patrol areas near the Mexican border.
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RPD launches Drones as First Responders program
The Rochester Police Department announced on Monday that it is enhancing its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) with the launch of ...
'A threat to national security': Fears drones could be used to lift inmates out of prisons
The HMP chief inspector of prisons has issued a stark warning over drugs being delivered via drones - saying "the police and ...
Drones better than fireworks for Fourth of July, Times readers say
Over 70% of some 140 people who responded to The Times’ question: “Do you prefer fireworks or a drone show for the Fourth of ...
The Army Air Forces tried to use remote-controlled bombers as attack drones in World War II
The early attempt at drones in World War II saw the Army Air Forces convert B-17 bombers into remote-controlled flying bombs.
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Drones are spotting more sharks at NYC beaches. But are the sharks new in town?
But in 2023, a swimmer at Rockaway was bitten by a shark and badly injured. New York City officials responded by expanding ...