Tag: drone

‘Code enforcement in the sky:’ Drone decision debated

May 12—TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan Supreme Court justices had a chance to decide whether the government flying a drone over someone’s private property as part of a civil enforcement violates the Fourth Amendment — and they didn’t. “I’ve been practicing for over 30 years and I believe that one of the first things judges learn […]

A Russian drone unit is recruiting members of the Kremlin elite so they can ‘sidestep’ military service on the front, UK intel says

A military unit called “Bars Kaskad” is recruiting Russia’s elite, the UK Ministry of Defence said. The unit is mostly involved in drone operations far from the front lines in Ukraine. It likely allows recruits to “sidestep” usual service requirements “with guaranteed safety,” said the MoD. A special Russian military unit is recruiting Russian elites, the UK […]

Wheat Ridge police deploy new drone team

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) — Wheat Ridge Police Department is taking searching and investigating to new heights with a new drone program. A police team of eight drone pilots is now regularly deploying drones for crimes indoors and outside around the community. Voters to decide on Colorado’s 2006 ban on same-sex marriage “We’ve been able […]

Michigan Supreme Court Allows Evidence Collected by Drone, Without a Warrant

Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled unanimously that evidence collected illegally could still be used to enforce civil penalties. Todd and Heather Maxon keep cars on their five-acre property in Long Lake Township. The township sued in 2007, alleging that the Maxons were violating a zoning ordinance by keeping “junk” on the property. When […]