With the new authorization, the Redmond Police Department's Drones as First Responders program will now operate beyond the pilot's direct view without needing a visual observer. “As a premier ...

The Redmond Police Department has a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving: the Federal Aviation Administration granted them a highly sought-after waiver that will allow them to deploy drones on ...

However, the authorisation initially requires an observer to remain in the visual line of sight with the drone and be able to communicate with the remote pilot, if necessary. The firm said that it ...