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fromresund Startups
28 minutes ago

Raven Tech's Autonomous Drone Catcher Takes Flight

Raven Tech's system combines detection, autonomous flight, and net-based capture to neutralize unauthorized drones. Once an intruder is detected, the system deploys a drone to intercept and safely transport the rogue drone to a designated location.
European startups
#nypd
fromQNS
3 days ago
NYC politics

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

fromNBC New York
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn cops investigated for bloody liquor store arrest

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man later found not involved in drug activity, prompting public outrage and an investigation.
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

NYPD Rolls Out Nearly $1 Million Drone-Hunting SUV For City Streets

NYPD has introduced a high-tech SUV for drone operations, enhancing counterterrorism capabilities with rapid response features.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
10 hours ago

New video shows another angle of rough NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store

New surveillance footage reveals additional details of a controversial arrest involving mistaken identity and excessive force by NYPD detectives.
NYC politics
fromQNS
3 days ago

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

Bodycam footage shows NYPD officers using a taser multiple times on Adrian Cevallos during a struggle, contributing to his death.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

NYPD cops on modified duty for wild caught-on-video Brooklyn liquor store clash with suspect

NYPD officers were placed on modified duty after a violent arrest caught on camera in a Brooklyn liquor store.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

Brooklyn cops investigated for bloody liquor store arrest

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man later found not involved in drug activity, prompting public outrage and an investigation.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

NYPD Rolls Out Nearly $1 Million Drone-Hunting SUV For City Streets

NYPD has introduced a high-tech SUV for drone operations, enhancing counterterrorism capabilities with rapid response features.
#surveillance
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
7 hours ago

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

AI-integrated cameras in venues like Madison Square Garden are used for extensive surveillance, including targeting individuals like critics and fans.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

A controversial law allowing warrantless surveillance is set to expire, sparking intense debate over its renewal and potential reforms.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
7 hours ago

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

AI-integrated cameras in venues like Madison Square Garden are used for extensive surveillance, including targeting individuals like critics and fans.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

A controversial law allowing warrantless surveillance is set to expire, sparking intense debate over its renewal and potential reforms.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

Drone Spraying, land economics & land ownership | RealAg on the Weekend, April 18 & 19, 2026

The show features interviews on land transactions, economics, and drone spraying in Canadian agriculture.
#ukraine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

This Ukrainian counter-drone company is worried about missing its moment in the Iran war

Ukraine's drone technology faces export restrictions, risking lost opportunities amid rising demand from US allies due to drone threats from Iran.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to spend almost $300m on making drones for Ukraine

The Netherlands will invest 248 million euros in drone production for Ukraine to enhance its defense against Russian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

This Ukrainian counter-drone company is worried about missing its moment in the Iran war

Ukraine's drone technology faces export restrictions, risking lost opportunities amid rising demand from US allies due to drone threats from Iran.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to spend almost $300m on making drones for Ukraine

The Netherlands will invest 248 million euros in drone production for Ukraine to enhance its defense against Russian attacks.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Pentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails

The outage left millions of Starlink customers in the dark back in August of 2025, dealing a blow to the company's image as an always-on satellite internet provider.
Tech industry
#first-amendment
US politics
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Judge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rights

A judge granted a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's pressure to remove ICE monitoring apps from platforms.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago

The FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.
US politics
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Judge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rights

A judge granted a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's pressure to remove ICE monitoring apps from platforms.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago

The FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 days ago

Wild video shows two police chases and gun arrests in Brooklyn

Police arrested two individuals in Brooklyn for gun-related offenses on April 3, totaling 913 gun arrests citywide this year.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Police investigate security incident near Israeli embassy in London

Counter Terrorism Policing London is aware of a video shared online overnight in which a group claimed to have targeted the embassy with drones carrying dangerous substances.
UK news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The US Army has been surging cheap interceptor drone purchases to flip the cost war with Iran's Shaheds

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll stated that the interceptor drones are 'incredible' and currently cost about $15,000 each, with expectations to reduce costs to below $10,000 as production scales.
Washington DC
#ice
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at motorists

An ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing a gun at people in a car on a Minneapolis highway.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

Minnesota charges an ICE officer for brandishing a gun at civilians, marking a significant accountability step following Operation Metro Surge.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at motorists

An ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing a gun at people in a car on a Minneapolis highway.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

Minnesota charges an ICE officer for brandishing a gun at civilians, marking a significant accountability step following Operation Metro Surge.
#drones
fromAxios
4 days ago
Roam Research

Exclusive: U.K.-Ukraine duo beats Americans at their own drone game

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters | TechCrunch

fromAxios
4 days ago
Roam Research

Exclusive: U.K.-Ukraine duo beats Americans at their own drone game

NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters | TechCrunch

Brinc aims to revolutionize public safety with its advanced drone technology, particularly the new Guardian model designed to replace police helicopters.
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

City Council requests 5 years' worth of BPD body camera footage

Boston City Council requests five years of body camera footage from police incidents to increase transparency after a fatal shooting.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents

Tamara Hancock tested the delivery of a fragile item by ordering blue raspberry syrup, which was dropped from 10 feet. The result was a broken bottle, highlighting concerns about fragile deliveries.
Silicon Valley food
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

The West is preparing for cheap drone attacks, but many businesses and civilians can only watch, not stop them

Civilian and corporate organizations struggle to counter small drone threats due to legal restrictions, leading to increased demand for drone detection devices.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
#drone-technology
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

U.S. progress on drone spraying offers a roadmap for Canada

Slight operational changes in drone spraying can significantly enhance precision and reduce drift, matching or exceeding traditional methods.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Video: SFPD Uses Drone to Track Robbery/Auto Burglary Suspects, Four Suspects Arrested

San Francisco police utilized drone technology to track and apprehend suspects involved in multiple crimes, including a mugging and auto burglaries.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

U.S. progress on drone spraying offers a roadmap for Canada

Slight operational changes in drone spraying can significantly enhance precision and reduce drift, matching or exceeding traditional methods.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Video: SFPD Uses Drone to Track Robbery/Auto Burglary Suspects, Four Suspects Arrested

San Francisco police utilized drone technology to track and apprehend suspects involved in multiple crimes, including a mugging and auto burglaries.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Secret Service is embracing new solutions to combat malicious drones, director says

The U.S. Secret Service is adopting kinetic mitigation technologies to counter drone threats for upcoming large-scale events.
#fisa
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Arrests as e-bikes, phones and machetes seized

This crackdown has seen drugs, weapons and dangerous illegal e-bikes taken off the streets. We know these offences are ones that our communities care about, and they want to see officers taking robust action.
London politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Robot Dogs Patrolling Precious Crops as Food Crisis Deepens

Bayer is supplementing human security patrols around its 8,000 acre Hawaiian corn farm with robotic security dogs, supplied by the tech firm Asylon. The Asylon dogs are meant to guard the company's precious maize from vandals, wildfires, wild fauna, and other hazards around the clock.
Agriculture
#privacy
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
#public-safety
fromHoodline
4 days ago
Brooklyn

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Waikiki Drone Plan Sparks Privacy Pushback - TechRepublic

Waikiki will pilot law enforcement "drones as first responders" to provide rapid aerial video and public address, raising privacy and oversight concerns.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
#drone-warfare
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
Privacy technologies
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Let's Add "Earbuds with Cameras" to the List of AI Garbage No One Should Want

VueBuds are AI-powered earbuds with cameras that assist users in visual recognition and translation, raising significant privacy concerns.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Ukraine's military robot surge aims to offset drone risks to humans

Ukraine is increasing the use of ground robots for supply and medical evacuations to reduce human risk in warfare.
#surveillance-technology
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

From drones to video cameras, Berkeley police ask for more Flock surveillance tools

Berkeley Police Department seeks $2 million surveillance expansion with Flock Safety, nearly tripling annual spending to $567,500, despite the vendor's documented use by law enforcement to investigate abortion seekers, monitor protesters, and locate undocumented immigrants.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

From drones to video cameras, Berkeley police ask for more Flock surveillance tools

Berkeley Police Department seeks $2 million surveillance expansion with Flock Safety, nearly tripling annual spending to $567,500, despite the vendor's documented use by law enforcement to investigate abortion seekers, monitor protesters, and locate undocumented immigrants.
US news
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Ominous Surveillance "Scarecrows" Appearing Across America

Police technology, including COWs, is rapidly growing, with the law enforcement equipment market projected to reach $11.7 billion by 2025.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SFPD credits surveillance drones with aiding crime decline but some have privacy concerns

San Francisco experiences a decline in crime attributed to new technology like drones, despite privacy concerns raised by critics.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Military's AI Fever Is Leading Into Disaster, Critics Say

The US military's rapid AI deployment risks unsafe systems causing excessive civilian harm, wrongful arrests, and civil liberties violations without adequate human oversight safeguards.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Creepy surveillance': why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia, are protesting the city's contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and data ownership issues.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Military Base Housing Hegseth and Rubio: Report

Unidentified drones spotted over Fort Lesley J. McNair prompted White House officials to consider relocating Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Secretary Rubio, though they ultimately remained in place.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
Venture
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Dual-use tech: the Skydio example

Skydio transitioned from consumer drones to defense-focused manufacturing, securing major US military contracts and achieving $2.2 billion valuation by 2024.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Government upgrades drones to catch illegal dumpers

The UK is deploying drones, LIDAR and vehicle-screening tools and increasing enforcement funding to combat organized illegal waste dumping and fly-tipping.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

New Jersey drone scare explodes again as police files reveal truth

Newly released documents reveal New Jersey police documented dozens of incidents involving large unidentified drones operating near critical infrastructure, military facilities, and restricted airspace throughout 2024.
#ring
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Met deploys drones and ebikes to help catch adolescent phone thieves

Gangs recruit children via Snapchat to steal smartphones, offering high cash rewards for newer iPhones and prompting Met Police drone and Surron ebike deployments.
Information security
fromPCMAG
12 years ago

'SkyJack' Software Finds and Hijacks Drones

SkyJack enables drones to autonomously locate, hack, and commandeer nearby Parrot-model drones via Wi-Fi, creating controllable 'zombie' drone fleets.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Are DJI Drones Still Banned?

The FCC barred imports of new foreign-made drones (including DJI), but existing drones remain legal to buy, own, and fly in the United States.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Law enforcement is the leading DHS use case for AI

DHS deployed 238 AI use cases in 2025, with law enforcement the largest category: 86 cases, 35 classified as high-impact.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Mess

A brief FAA airspace closure near El Paso highlighted safety, coordination, and transparency concerns around CBP use of a Pentagon-provided anti-drone laser system.
#license-plate-readers
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