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New bill aims to restrict public safety use of drones in Arizona

New bill aims to restrict public safety use of drones in Arizona

A new bill recently introduced in the Arizona’s Senate would put tighter regulations on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, mainly drones. The move is prompted by concerns about unrestricted drone use becoming a security threat. If the bill becomes law, it could affect acquisition of drones from state agencies, including police and fire departments, along with private companies who subcontract drones from state agencies. Drone expert Timothy Takahashi, a professor of practice in the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, part of the Fulton Schools, says drones could contain malware that could be activated by a hostile actor.

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