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Hidden Level Helps Secure Large-Scale Public Events With Innovative Drone Detection – UASweekly.com

Hidden Level Helps Secure Large-Scale Public Events With Innovative Drone Detection - UASweekly.com

The New York State Fair is one of the nation’s biggest public events, drawing more than 1 million people each year. As the Fair opens on Aug. 24, the New York State Police will again rely on Hidden Level, developers of sensor solutions for low-altitude airspace monitoring, to provide drone tracking services, enabling law enforcement drone mitigation response for any unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in public spaces.

Hidden Level provides the world’s first low-altitude airspace monitoring service for both security and air traffic needs. The airspace monitoring service (AMS) is a cloud-based, scalable and cost-effective solution that integrates directly into virtually any video management software, security operations center or situational awareness platform.

Airspace monitoring in public venues is only increasing in importance as drone technologies become an everyday reality,” said Jeff Cole, chief executive officer and co-founder. “Our partnership with the New York State Fair demonstrates the power of a counter-unmanned aircraft system (CUAS) in enhancing public safety, and its value for any major outdoor event. We’re pleased to be able to assist the Fair again this year.”

Hidden Level debuted at the New York State Fair in 2021 and completed 18 full days of AMS across 5+ square miles of the Empire Expo Center, also known as the New York State Fairgrounds.

Over the course of the mission, Hidden Level’s CUAS monitor tracked cooperative and non-cooperative drones, including multi-drone scenarios, and provided Fair organizers with statistics and debrief deliverables. Among the findings:

  • Identified 211 drone events, excluding known New York State Police and cooperating agency flights.
  • Several were multiple events from a single drone operator.
  • Most drone activity occurs in evening hours, with consistent activity also occurring in early morning.
  • Identified multiple drones flying above the maximum legal altitude of 400 feet.

Tracking potentially illegal drone flights illustrates the burden on collaborating public safety organizations and security teams. Hidden Level’s technology assists those agencies by easily integrating with common security platforms to protect large coverage areas.

Unlike many other drone-monitoring solutions, Hidden Level is completely software-based with no expensive hardware to repurchase and update. Clients like the New York State Police receive quarterly updates from Hidden Level to keep systems equipped with the latest technology.

Following this year’s New York State Fair, Hidden Level is finalizing updated permanent installation sites to provide comprehensive coverage of the surrounding Onondaga Lake area, St Joseph’s Lakeview Amphitheatre, and Fairgrounds for year-round usage during public events and concerts.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with the New York State Police and give law enforcement the additional capabilities they need as drone usage continues to grow,” said James Licata, Hidden Level’s VP of Strategy & Partnerships.

For more information, visit: http://www.hiddenlevel.com.

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Easter events and activity hidden around Hamilton

Easter events and activity hidden around Hamilton

Easter events and activity hidden around Hamilton | TheSpec.com

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  • Mountain Kidz Klub’s annual egg hunt is at Mountain Drive Park at Upper Gage and Concession streets. Registration is required for hunts at 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. $2 donation is requested. Preregister a time and how many children by calling 905-574-4190 or visit Mountain Kidz Klub Facebook page. An accompanying adult is required and dress for rain or shine.

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  • Stoney Creek Lions Club’s 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m. Activities run until 11:30 a.m. at the Lions Clubhouse, 14 Sherwood Park Rd., next to Saltfleet Arena. The event is open to children newborn to age 12. Donations will be collected for cancer research. Pre-registration is not required. Coffee, tea and pizza will be available.

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  • Bunny Hop Shop colouring contest at the Concession Street BIA from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get a contest entry on the website ahead of time. concessionstreet.ca

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  • You and I Paint is hosting an Easter family painting party, 11:30 a.m., at Westinghouse HQ, 286 Sanford Ave. N. Tickets start around $160 for a parent and child. Preorder a brunch box or child’s candy box. eventbrite.ca

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  • Easter Hop & Shop Market, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Free registration at eventbrite.ca

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  • Toys R Us locations in the area are hosting a Disney Princess-themed egg hunt and Easter-themed arts activity for kids with events at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. toysrus.ca

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  • Celebrate Easter with a free cooked meal and a care package courtesy of Restoration House Hamilton’s Food Bank. Register here to receive a meal and a care package. RHH We Care: An Easter Meal & Care Package, offered from 2 to 6 p.m. restorationhouse.ca/easter-outreach

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  • It’s an Easter Eggstravaganza down at Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd., Brantford on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Timed entries are at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Stay as long as you like featuring wagon rides, egg hunt, bonfire, live bunnies, and more. Cost is $9 for those two-years and up.

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  • Search for the wooden Easter eggs hidden in the forest when you come to Treewalk Village this weekend. Included in admission at Treetop Trekking in Binbrook Conservation Area, 5050 Harrison Rd. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. treetoptrekking.com/park/hamilton

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Thumper, a pet therapy rabbit from the SPCA of Hamilton/Burlington settles in as the Easter Bunny. Easter events and activities are hopping around Hamilton this weekend.

Hoppy Easter!

Hopping for a bright Easter?

Here’s a list of events and activities hidden around Hamilton.

Friday

  • Dundas Lions Easter Egg Hunt starts at 8 a.m. sharp in Dundas Driving Park. Admission is $1 per child or $5 per family, plus a non-perishable food bank donation item. After the hunt, visit the Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre, 10 Market St. S., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Lions annual craft and used book sale, with up to 40 vendors, enjoy lunch at Lion’s Café. Show admission is $2, with children under 12 admitted for free.
  • Waterdown Lions Club’s mask friendly egg hunt is in Waterdown Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Separate egg hunt times for children. Two-year-olds start at 10:15 a.m. sharp, ages three to six follow, with ages seven to 12 after that.
  • Binbrook Easter Egg Hunt is at the Binbrook Agricultural Society Fairgrounds. Staggered hunts run as followed: Preschool (0-3) at 10 a.m., JK/SK at 10:30 a.m., Grade 1/2 at 11 a.m., grades 3/4 at 11:30 a.m., grades 5/6 at 12 p.m., and grades 7 and older 12:30 p.m. Parking is very limited. binbrookegghunt.com

  • Mountain Kidz Klub’s annual egg hunt is at Mountain Drive Park at Upper Gage and Concession streets. Registration is required for hunts at 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. $2 donation is requested. Preregister a time and how many children by calling 905-574-4190 or visit Mountain Kidz Klub Facebook page. An accompanying adult is required and dress for rain or shine.

Saturday

  • Stoney Creek Lions Club’s 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m. Activities run until 11:30 a.m. at the Lions Clubhouse, 14 Sherwood Park Rd., next to Saltfleet Arena. The event is open to children newborn to age 12. Donations will be collected for cancer research. Pre-registration is not required. Coffee, tea and pizza will be available.
  • Bunny Hop Shop colouring contest at the Concession Street BIA from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get a contest entry on the website ahead of time. concessionstreet.ca
  • You and I Paint is hosting an Easter family painting party, 11:30 a.m., at Westinghouse HQ, 286 Sanford Ave. N. Tickets start around $160 for a parent and child. Preorder a brunch box or child’s candy box. eventbrite.ca
  • Easter Hop & Shop Market, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Free registration at eventbrite.ca
  • Toys R Us locations in the area are hosting a Disney Princess-themed egg hunt and Easter-themed arts activity for kids with events at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. toysrus.ca
  • Celebrate Easter with a free cooked meal and a care package courtesy of Restoration House Hamilton’s Food Bank. Register here to receive a meal and a care package. RHH We Care: An Easter Meal & Care Package, offered from 2 to 6 p.m. restorationhouse.ca/easter-outreach

Weekend

  • It’s an Easter Eggstravaganza down at Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd., Brantford on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Timed entries are at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Stay as long as you like featuring wagon rides, egg hunt, bonfire, live bunnies, and more. Cost is $9 for those two-years and up.

  • Search for the wooden Easter eggs hidden in the forest when you come to Treewalk Village this weekend. Included in admission at Treetop Trekking in Binbrook Conservation Area, 5050 Harrison Rd. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. treetoptrekking.com/park/hamilton

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