Defence relations between the State of Israel and Greece have been strengthened: Defence Ministry Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Udi Adam and General Director for Defence Investments and Armament – Lieutenant General (Ret.) Theodoros Lagios (HAF), have signed the first agreement between their respective ministries to lease the Israeli Heron system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Continue reading
Category Archives: Law Enforcement
Drones in Beijing Track Cars in Coronavirus Control
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Apparently cars driving into Beijing have to scan a QR code hanging from a drone before entering the city. Continue reading
Drones Enforce Coronavirus Face Mask Law in China
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Authorities in China have been using every means they can to enforce strict rules on the use for face masks to restrict the movement of the Corona virus… Continue reading
UK is Using Drones to Patrol the English Channel
Portuguese IT, defence and aerospace group Tekever has been seen flying a drone over the English Channel near Dover. It is likely to be searching for migrants on boats. Continue reading
New Hampshire Town Deploys New Police Drone Squad
The job of law enforcement and first responders in Portsmouth, N.H., will be slightly easier with the addition of seven grant-funded drones. Continue reading
EMSA Extends Contract for CAMCOPTER S-100 Coast Guard Services in Croatia
After the successful two-month maritime surveillance services of Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 for the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia, the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) extends the contract to the end of the year. Continue reading
AeroVironment Gets $5M US Border Patrol Puma 3 AE Contract
AeroVironment, Inc. has received a $5,254,912 firm fixed-price contract award for Puma 3 AE systems and support equipment on August 8, 2019 for the U.S. Border Patrol, part of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Delivery is anticipated by January, 2020. Continue reading
Robot Aviation Demonstrates SkyRobot FX10 for Polish Police
During September 11th-13th, 2019, The Department of Special Training of the Police Academy in Katowice, Poland, organised a seminar on: ‘The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the Police and the way police officers deal with UAV operators who violate legal regulations’. Continue reading