Tag: Drones
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Terrorism, crime, migration: Nine EU agencies active because of Ukraine war
Most of the action is being taken by Europol and Frontex, which together have deployed around 280 staff to the region. Eurojust collects evidence against war crimes. The agency for the operation of large databases, on the other hand, plays…
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Human rights violations in Malta: Frontex Fundamental Rights Officer criticises own air surveillance
An emergency at sea in May this year shows how Maltese authorities lets unseaworthy boats pass unrescued so that refugees are taken on board much later by neighbouring Italy or drown. Frontex’s acting Fundamental Rights Officer has clearer words for…
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US military test flight: Zephyr solar glider crashed
Airbus’ high-flying drone has crashed in the desert just hours before setting a record for the longest flight ever recorded by an aircraft. The Zephyr solar-powered drone has crashed over the Arizona desert after a long-distance flight of 64 days.…
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Sea rescue off Libya: Flight bans by Tripoli violate international law
The Scientific Services of the German Bundestag consider it against two international conventions that Libya prohibits a private rescue organisation from flying over high seas. The Berlin government agrees, but does not change the problem. Therefore, the International Civil Aviation…