Surveillance Tasks using Motion Tracking Technology
*CUE BOND MUSIC* When thinking of surveillance equipment, it’s easy to immediately think of Hollywood. You know, 007 needs to disguise himself as a janitor in order to break into the villains office...
View ArticleGPS Technology Now Helps Keep Track of Kids and Seniors
Your Child or Aging Parent Need Never Become Missing with GPS Technology At one time Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and tracking devices were used exclusively by the military, for which...
View ArticleJapan to Become the Land of the Rising Rental Drone
Japanese Private Security Firm to Begin Drone Rental in 2014 The deployment of unmanned aerial drones by military, state and local law enforcement within the United States has recently been the subject...
View ArticleVideo Surveillance Spending Expected to Spike Following Boston Bombings
In the wake of the tragedy in Boston in April, experts predict the market for video surveillance equipment will see a big boost in the years ahead. Prior to the bombings in Boston, the video...
View ArticlePolice Union Not Happy with Rent-A-Cop Patrol Cars
It’s often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The Queensland Police Union apparently disagrees. In an effort to help deter crime in the city, Queensland security company Rent-A-Cop...
View ArticleIHS Releases List of Surveillance Trends in 2014
Well, the ball has dropped and the New Year is here. If you’ve been following our blog (or picked up the latest issue of any magazine), chances are you’ve seen or read quite a bit about various trends...
View ArticleHow Drones Will Change the Surveying Game
Not since the laser scanner has a new piece of technology been expected to have such a big impact on the land surveying industry. That new technology? Drones. According to an article at Point of...
View ArticleDrone Designers Look to ‘Animal Kingdom’ for Inspiration
Earlier this week, the folks at Gizmodo visited the RoboUniverse conference in New York City to get a sneak peek of the future of drones. What they found is that many engineers are looking to the...
View ArticleDrone Service to Deliver Medical Equipment to Remote Areas
Here in the U.S., most Americans can get medical supplies and attention fairly easily. In some parts of the country and several locations around the world, however, getting urgent products and...
View ArticleU.S. Looks to Position Drones in North Africa
In an effort to “ramp up surveillance” of Islamic State in Libya, the U.S. is talking with countries in North Africa about positioning drones at a base on their soil, according to a report in The Wall...
View ArticleDrone-Freezing Ray Developed by British Firms
Talk of drones is everywhere and it likely won’t be long before they’re dotting the skies. It’s exciting to think about in many ways, but when it comes to our national security, it’s easy to see why...
View ArticleTwo-Way Radio With GPS Helps Boost Response Times
Let’s say you’re the head of a mall security team on Black Friday. At some point during your shift, you get a call from a store employee about a theft or a fight that has broken out in the store....
View ArticleDrones Are This Year’s Hot Holiday Item
Move over, Tickle Me Elmo. This year’s hot holiday item is the drone. According to a story at CNBC.com, roughly 700,000 drones are expected to ship in the U.S. this year, up 63 percent from 2014....
View ArticleThe Best Drones Under $200 to Give This Christmas
Well, Black Friday has passed and Cyber Monday is in the rear view mirror, which means time is running out to finish up your shopping before the big day. If your son, grandson, or nephew (heck, even...
View ArticleSanta Clara to Welcome Big Crowds, Not Drones for Super Bowl 50
This year, the most popular sporting event in the United States will take place near San Francisco and is expected to draw over 70,000 people to the Bay Area on Sunday. While the city will certainly...
View ArticleFirst Airport for Drones to Be Built in Rwanda
I think it’s safe to say that we all knew this was coming. As the popularity of drones continues to rise, one country has announced plans to build the first airport for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)...
View ArticleDrone That Can See in the Dark Could be Coming Soon
By now, we’ve all heard the stories about how drones can deliver packages or medical supplies, record a wedding ceremony, carry out a military mission, or survey a large plot of land. But what if...
View Article4 Rules to Remember Before Flying Your Drone
If you’re one of the 1.1 million Americans who received a drone last holiday season, you’ve probably broken it in with numerous test flights. If you haven’t already, here are a few rules you should...
View ArticleWhat Are The Best Drones for Aerial Photography
Drones can do it all. Need to survey a field? Check. Need to send disaster relief supplies? Check? Need to gather military intelligence? You got it. Want to shoot a Hollywood blockbuster? Absolutely....
View ArticleDrones Helping Rangers in Africa Stop Poachers
Over the past several months, we’ve shared several stories articles about how drones are changing the landscape in many different industries. From making movies and surveying farmland to delivering...
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