The use of drone surveillance leads to just four arrests
11 years, 5 months ago

The use of drone surveillance leads to just four arrests

Dutch News  

Police have used unmanned surveillance aircraft known as drones over 130 times since 2009 but their use has only led to arrests in four cases, the AD reports on Tuesday. Both the police and justice ministry are less likely to use drones because of ‘the lack of concrete results’, according to the minutes of public prosecution departments. Vision The police declined to comment on the paper’s analysis but said a ‘broad vision’ on the effectiveness of using drones will be completed next year. Dutch defence minister Jeanine Hennis confirmed in March that the defence ministry owns 75 drones, or unmanned surveillance aircraft, and these are regularly used in the Netherlands to carry out police work Drones are used to trace burglars and getaway cars as well as illegal marijuana plantations.

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'They're on it': 'Combat-ready' drone army could reportedly be sent to stop mystery drones
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'They're on it': 'Combat-ready' drone army could reportedly be sent to stop mystery drones

Raw Story  

Mystery fly-overs in New Jersey and parts of New York may soon be put to an end by the NYPD, according to a news report. Citizens across the Garden State have reported seeing drones overhead, and state officials have asked the federal government for help and clarification about the unmanned vehicle sightings. "The NYPD has a fleet of at least …

Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond

CNN  

New York CNN — Federal agencies are facing intense pressure to give the public more details on unexplained drone sightings in the New York City metropolitan area and beyond that have been going on for weeks over residential neighborhoods as well as restricted sites and critical infrastructure. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Saturday, adding last month she “directed the …

Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond

CNN  

New York CNN — Federal agencies are facing intense pressure to give the public more details on unexplained drone sightings in the New York City metropolitan area and beyond that have been going on for weeks over residential neighborhoods as well as restricted sites and critical infrastructure. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Saturday, adding last month she “directed the …

Police could use military-grade drones to track criminals in major tech upgrade
1 year, 4 months ago

Police could use military-grade drones to track criminals in major tech upgrade

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police helicopters could be replaced …

New York police will use drones to monitor backyard parties this weekend, spurring privacy concerns
1 year, 6 months ago

New York police will use drones to monitor backyard parties this weekend, spurring privacy concerns

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Those attending outdoor parties or barbecues in New York City this weekend may notice an uninvited guest looming over their festivities: a police surveillance drone. The New York City police department plans to pilot the unmanned aircrafts in response to complaints about large gatherings, including private events, over Labor Day weekend, officials announced Thursday. The plan drew …

White House seeks more power to counter use of drones in US
2 years, 11 months ago

White House seeks more power to counter use of drones in US

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is calling on Congress to expand authority for federal and local governments to take action to counter the nefarious use in the U.S. of drones, which are becoming a growing security concern and nuisance. The White House in a statement said it was critical that Congress “adopt legislation to close critical gaps in existing law …

Surveillance drones come home from war: Is the "eye in the sky" looking for you?
4 years, 6 months ago

Surveillance drones come home from war: Is the "eye in the sky" looking for you?

Salon  

"Gorgon Stare will be looking at a whole city, so there will be no way for the adversary to know what we're looking at, and we can see everything." The military and the drone manufacturers, principally General Atomics, are arguing that the technology has advanced far enough that flying 79-foot wingspan, six-ton drones over populated areas and alongside commercial air …

Can drones help win the fight against coronavirus?
4 years, 10 months ago

Can drones help win the fight against coronavirus?

The Telegraph  

In April it issued its first waiver to the commercial drone regulations known as Part 107, approving in less than a day an application from an oil and gas company to use drones instead of humans to inspect its facilities while staff were in lockdown. “The whole Covid-19 ‘how are we going to solve this problem, how are we going …

Drones come handy to keep tab on curfew violators
4 years, 11 months ago

Drones come handy to keep tab on curfew violators

Hindustan Times  

Once restricted, drone cameras are now coming handy for the Punjab Police to keep a tab on curfew violators. HT Image The district police heads across Punjab have rented out drone cameras from local photographers to ensure restriction on movement of people in urban as well as rural areas. Patiala senior superintendent of police Mandeep Singh Sidhu said enhancing the …

Police deploy drones to survey route, position security personnel
5 years, 5 months ago

Police deploy drones to survey route, position security personnel

The Hindu  

In a first, the Tamil Nadu police have used photogrammetric mapping using drones for deploying manpower and security infrastructure along the East Coast Road in Chennai, ahead of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to Mamallapuram on Friday. Security personnel, with technical assistance from scientists of Anna University, flew six drones along the 35-km …

Eyes in the sky: Drones are being taught to spot violence in crowds
6 years, 8 months ago

Eyes in the sky: Drones are being taught to spot violence in crowds

ABC  

Imagine your every move being watched and analysed by drones designed to predict — and stop — violent behaviour. In April this year, massive American music festival Coachella equipped security with autonomous drones to bolster their security system and deter so-called "bad behaviour". "I suspect you have to track how people's hands and limbs move over time to really see …

Drones may be roped in to take on terrorists
8 years, 1 month ago

Drones may be roped in to take on terrorists

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In what may well mark a major tactical shift in its fight against terror, the government is considering using drones in targeting militants, particularly in the Kashmir Valley and North-East. Sources said the security agencies operating in these militancy-infested areas are of the opinion that based on specific Intelligence inputs “limited use of drones” can prove to be …

Drone reports to UK police soar 352% in a year amid urgent calls for regulation
8 years, 7 months ago

Drone reports to UK police soar 352% in a year amid urgent calls for regulation

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Everything you need to know to fly domestic drones legally 257 The number of …

Met police could use DRONES to catch moped thieves in London
8 years, 8 months ago

Met police could use DRONES to catch moped thieves in London

Daily Mail  

Police are turning to drones to help snare criminal gangs on motorbikes in London. In scenes plucked from a science fiction film, Brits could soon see police drones soaring across the capital. Devon, Cornwall and Dorset Police use DJI drones, which cost around £2,000 each WHAT'S STOPPING THE POLICE? Merseyside Police have been testing UAVs since 2007 He said: 'It …

Police surveillance drones promise to boost efficiency
9 years, 2 months ago

Police surveillance drones promise to boost efficiency

China Daily  

Shenzhen Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co Ltd, for years the leading maker of toy-like but functional aircraft models, is gradually gaining traction in the unmanned aerial vehicles or UAV market. In 2014, the company's anti-terrorism drone, the UAV AT-100 model, was inducted into the operations of the special police unit in Kashgar, western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. "Police UAVs play an …

Police surveillance drones promise to boost efficiency
9 years, 2 months ago

Police surveillance drones promise to boost efficiency

China Daily  

Shenzhen Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co Ltd, for years the leading maker of toy-like but functional aircraft models, is gradually gaining traction in the unmanned aerial vehicles or UAV market. In 2014, the company's anti-terrorism drone, the UAV AT-100 model, was inducted into the operations of the special police unit in Kashgar, western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. "Police UAVs play an …

Dutch police to start using 'detective drones' this year
9 years, 2 months ago

Dutch police to start using 'detective drones' this year

Dutch News  

Dutch police are to begin using drones to help solve crimes and monitor crowd behaviour this year. ‘The question is not if we are going to use drones but when,’ spokesman Casper Steenstra-Praamsma told broadcaster Nos at the weekend. Drones – small, unmanned aircraft – can be used to observe hostage situations, record crime scenes and observe crowds and demonstrations …

Dutch police to start using 'detective drones' this year
9 years, 2 months ago

Dutch police to start using 'detective drones' this year

Dutch News  

Dutch police are to begin using drones to help solve crimes and monitor crowd behaviour this year. ‘The question is not if we are going to use drones but when,’ spokesman Casper Steenstra-Praamsma told broadcaster Nos at the weekend. Drones – small, unmanned aircraft – can be used to observe hostage situations, record crime scenes and observe crowds and demonstrations …

Criminal gangs 'using drones to deliver legal highs to prisons'
9 years, 2 months ago

Criminal gangs 'using drones to deliver legal highs to prisons'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Attempts by criminal gangs to …

Drones Could Be Used To Smuggle Drugs And Firearms Into Prison, Security Experts Have Warned
9 years, 6 months ago

Drones Could Be Used To Smuggle Drugs And Firearms Into Prison, Security Experts Have Warned

Huff Post  

The use of drones with the potential to drop drugs and firearms into prisons, is an “emerging threat”, an intelligence expert has warned. Drones could potentially be used to smuggle dangerous items into prisons, experts have warned Although there is currently no evidence of firearms being smuggled into facilities by drones, NOMS said that there was “potential” for it. “Everywhere …

Man Accused of Using Drone to Spy on Hospital Patients Is Acquitted
9 years, 9 months ago

Man Accused of Using Drone to Spy on Hospital Patients Is Acquitted

Slate  

While personal drones used to exist in a niche market that catered mainly to flight enthusiasts and cartographers, they’re now popular in everything from home improvement to amateur filmmaking. In the real estate industry, using high-definition aerial drone photography is even starting to become the new standard for selling luxury listings. Last year, New York State Police arrested a man …

The use of drone surveillance leads to just four arrests
11 years, 5 months ago

The use of drone surveillance leads to just four arrests

Dutch News  

Police have used unmanned surveillance aircraft known as drones over 130 times since 2009 but their use has only led to arrests in four cases, the AD reports on Tuesday. Both the police and justice ministry are less likely to use drones because of ‘the lack of concrete results’, according to the minutes of public prosecution departments. Vision The police …

Use of drone aircraft by police is increasingly secretive: nu.nl
12 years ago

Use of drone aircraft by police is increasingly secretive: nu.nl

Dutch News  

The Dutch defence ministry owns 75 drones, or unmanned surveillance aircraft, and these are regularly used in the Netherlands to carry out police work, defence minister Jeanine Hennis has confirmed to MPs. Secrecy According to research by news website nu.nl, drones have been used 551 times since their use in civilian surveillance was agreed in 2009. Private companies Rob van …

Use of drone aircraft by police is increasingly secretive: nu.nl
12 years ago

Use of drone aircraft by police is increasingly secretive: nu.nl

Dutch News  

The Dutch defence ministry owns 75 drones, or unmanned surveillance aircraft, and these are regularly used in the Netherlands to carry out police work, defence minister Jeanine Hennis has confirmed to MPs. Secrecy According to research by news website nu.nl, drones have been used 551 times since their use in civilian surveillance was agreed in 2009. Private companies Rob van …

Spy in the sky: Is it only a matter of time before drone technology is used in civil society?
12 years, 10 months ago

Spy in the sky: Is it only a matter of time before drone technology is used in civil society?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The world's first glimpse of a killer drone in action was over the …

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