drones

International Drone Expo

Dec. 9-10 International Drone Expo assembles the most innovative and talented members of the drone community from around the world. The third annual expo will take place December 9-10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, from 10am-5pm with over 100+ international exhibitors and 3,500+ buyers from around the world. The two-day event features a series of activations including a sanctioned drone race, pitchfest and film showcase along with keynotes, workshops, and high level seminars led by industry experts. The Los Angeles Convention Center is located at 1201 S Figueroa St.in Los Angeles, CA 90015. Ticket Price: $30: Two-day general admission;

Drawing lines in the sky: California legislators to eye push by police for use of drones

California law enforcement agencies are looking to fly drones as an affordable and efficient way to monitor crime scenes, pursue suspects and search for lost hikers. But the capability of the unmanned aircraft to intrude on private spaces and videotape people from afar has raised major red flags among privacy advocates. California lawmakers will try to strike a balance between protecting civil liberties and aiding crime-fighting when the Legislature reconvenes Monday and faces a Sept. 11 deadline to pass several bills related to drones. The consideration comes as the use of drones by law enforcement is in its early stages