France is using police drone to catch reckless drivers
On a quiet road next to the busy Bordeaux beltway, a huddle of policemen watch as a police drone...
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What do hoverbikes, predictive data, and drones have in common?
These three things, formerly limited to sci-fi stories and movies, could become integral in the...
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Flanders (Belgium) will be using drones during major floods
The Flemish Environmental Society (VMM) wants to start using drones during floods to accurately map the affected area and help emergency services.
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Military drones will soon be used for roadside checks
Trying to evade customs controls on the public road? Think again! Chances are that a military...
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The difference between a bona fide and a rogue drone
While regulations of unmanned flight are still emerging and somewhat lacking in Europe, things could always be worse if you’re looking to build a drone business, as demonstrated in India.
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Drones used in major Grand Canyon search and rescue operation for first time
The Grand Canyon is the only national park in the United States equipped with its own fleet of drones specifically used in search and rescue operations, with a total of five drones and four certified operators.
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Are drones about to transport medicine to the Frisian Islands?
In The Netherlands an important question has risen: are drones capable of transporting medicines from the mainland to the Frisian Islands in case of an emergency?
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Plywood drone could help the military safely deliver supplies
IEEE Spectrum reports that the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory is developing a new plywood drone designed to carry payloads of up to 700 pounds.
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Britain has formed a special squad to tackle drones smuggling drugs
U.K. law enforcement has formed a new squad to tackle the problem of drones flying drugs and mobile phones into prisons.
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Belgium is working on measures against terror attacks with drones
The security services are concerned that terrorists could use a drone with explosives to carry out an attack, though there is concrete evidence for this. Army specialists and the air brigade of the police are working on counter measures, should such a strike occur.
Read MoreDrone surveillance at international cycling contest in Belgium
During the E3 Harelbeke cycling contest, DroneMatrix has provided the police with its Tythus drone solution (drone on a cable) which provides images of the VIP space as well as the start/finish location. This was realized in a partnership between DroneMatrix and Securitas.
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