Getting into FPV is one of the most thrilling things in today’s modern world of cheap electronics. You throw on the goggles and within a second you feel like you’re flying a toy jet-liner from the pilot seat of a fighter plane. But behind the excitement it’s crucial to remember that you’re dealing with very powerful and fast machinery, with ...

Federal authorities say several drone operators were cited and had their drones confiscated after violating temporary flight restrictions during World Cup-related events near SoFi Stadium this week. Members of the agency’s Counter Drone Enforcement Team were actively monitoring the airspace surrounding the FIFA World Cup match and related activities to ensure drone pilots were complying with Federal Aviation Administration temporary ...

On Friday, deputies located a missing man in Val Verde by using drones.  On Friday around 8 a.m. the Santa Clarita Search & Rescue team received a call from the Homicide Bureau about a missing 29-year-old male who was mentally distraught in the Val Verde area.    “Having the drone team we probably would have not found him, at least not ...

The importance of photography cannot be overstated. Aerial photography appears to be the most relevant and, of course, unachievable at this age. Fortunately, we live in an era of limitless possibilities. Indeed, technology makes anything appear conceivable, simple, and economically viable. Starting with selfie sticks and progressing to the all-powerful selfie drone, capturing pictures and recording movies from tight angles ...

The use of unmanned solutions in the military indicates the applications of aerial vehicles that don’t carry a human operator. This includes autonomous or remotely piloted vehicles, aerodynamic drones, and many other types of aerial instruments. These can work in many different ways. For example, they can follow a programmed course, with or without the possibility of re-targeting and rerouting. ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is testing a device known as the “Drone Killer” that is capable of landing drones that interfere with fire or police air operations, according to officials. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The small handheld device, weighing only 7.5 pounds, can be pointed at a drone ...

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials are seeking public input for the police agency’s use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) also known as drones. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. For the next two weeks (June 29, 2017 thru July 13, 2017) the LASD will be seeking public feedback on its Unmanned ...

A drone technology and education company will be at Castaic Middle School on Friday to work with students in implementing drone technology into their everyday lessons. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Soaring Sky is a commercial drone company that provides drone services for energy utilities, construction inspections on buildings and roofs, ...

Firefighters have had to ground helicopters while battling brush fires and Santa Clarita Valley residents have reported invasion of privacy, both causing an uproar against drones. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The city of Santa Clarita’s municipal code states in section 14.06.210 E,  “No person shall operate in any park any model ...

The Assembly Privacy Committee held its inaugural informational hearing called, “Ask Me Anything: A Public Conversation on the State of Privacy in California,” Tuesday, and the Reddit community responded with concerns, said Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Politicians and community members participated in the hearing using the ...