Canada – UAV locates person after ground search failed
Source: Draganflyer, 13-May-13
Early this morning, Saskatoon RCMP received a call of a single vehicle rollover on Highway #5 about 5 km east of St. Denis, Saskatchewan. RCMP, along with St. Denis and Vonda Fire Rescue, and EMS from MD Ambulance responded to the scene. Upon arriving at the scene, emergency responders could not locate the vehicle’s occupants. [...]
RCMP fly Draganflyer UAV for accident/crime investigation work
Source: RCMP, 25-Mar-13
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is a leading North American national police force, covering three Canadian territories, eight provinces, more than 190 municipalities, 184 Aboriginal communities, and three international airports. The “F” division is responsible for the Saskatchewan region and like other divisions, is always looking for new technology to improve their level of service [...]
RCMP to expand use of unmanned mini-helicopters
Source: National Post, 28-Jan-13
“It’s starting to catch on more and more. Eventually, I think you’ll see (unmanned aerial vehicles) in almost all the provinces,” said RCMP Staff Sgt. Dave Domoney (see full story)
RCMP adds two unmanned mini-UAVs in Manitoba
Source: CBC, 28-Aug-12
The two Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) units will be used taking aerial photos and videos of motor vehicle collision scenes and crime scenes. (see full story)
RCMP Using Draganflyer RC Helicopter UAV to aid Traffic Investigations
Source: Draganflyer, 19-Jul-12
The Canadian Press recently published an article outlining how the RCMP is using the Draganflyer UAV helicopters to aid in their police investigations. As Jim Bronskill for the Canadian Press reports, the RCMP is eyeing the creation of a national fleet of small, drone like helicopters. The plan is to have the helicopter drones fitted [...]
