Tag Archives: Drone manufacturers

Are ‘civilian’ drones endangering aeroplanes and helicopters?

Posted on November 27, 2014 by admin

In June, Emily Chow, Alberto Cuadra and Craig Whitlock reported in the Washington Post that more than 400 large U.S. military drones crashed in major accidents worldwide between Sept. 11, 2001, and December 2013. The Washington Post identified 194 drone … Continue reading →

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Senior Los Angeles police officers admire Israel’s latest camera/drone/tethered surveillance equipment

Posted on February 26, 2014 by admin

The Jewish Journal reports that – for nine days in February – eight of the highest ranking officers from the Los Angeles Police Department toured Israel. LAPD Deputy Chief and commander of the Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau, Michael Downing, … Continue reading →

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