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Amid Benefits, Experts Warn Of Domestic Threats Posed By Small UAS

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

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Amid Benefits, Experts Warn Of Domestic Threats Posed By Small UAS

The popular quadcopter UAV developed by China's DJI. These recreation drones can be a nuisance or a threat in some areas. Photo: DJI

Small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) can be a valuable tool for local law enforcers, increase job safety and enhance commerce but the aircraft also pose a number of safety and security threats, several experts warned a House panel on Wednesday.“The fact that these devices are so readily available to the public is concerning,” Paul Beary, police chief at the Univ. of Central Florida and president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, told the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on…

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