Texas DPS launches drone flights in response to No Kings protest By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Texas Department of Public Safety flew 16 drone missions in the state on Oct. 18 in relation to the No Kings protests, keeping watch over such iconic Lone Star State sites as the Capitol Complex in Austin, downtown Dallas and the Alamo. The flights were … [Read more...] about Texas DPS Drone Missions over Protests Focused on Public Safety, Not Surveillance — DRONELIFE Exclusive
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How Tiny Bat-Inspired Drones Could Transform Search and Rescue Operations
Fog, near-darkness, and colored lights create a nightclub-like atmosphere in Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) drone testing area. As a palm-sized drone hovers through artificial smoke and snow, it approaches a plexiglass wall autonomously and turns back, all without a single camera. This is the PeAR Bat, a revolutionary bio-inspired drone that "sees" the world through … [Read more...] about How Tiny Bat-Inspired Drones Could Transform Search and Rescue Operations
Versaterm Brings Native Drone Dispatch into CAD, Pushing Public Safety Drone Adoption Forward
On October 14, 2025, Versaterm announced a significant advancement in public safety operations: the integration of DroneSense into its Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platform. This move represents one of the first major instances in which drone flights can be dispatched directly from a CAD environment, alongside traditional patrol, fire, or EMS units. A New Paradigm: Drones … [Read more...] about Versaterm Brings Native Drone Dispatch into CAD, Pushing Public Safety Drone Adoption Forward
Ohio Launches Nation’s First Statewide Drone First Responder Program with SkyfireAI
A First for the Nation The State of Ohio has announced a milestone for public safety innovation: the launch of the first statewide Drone First Responder (DFR) program in the United States. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), through its DriveOhio UAS Center, has selected SkyfireAI to serve as program manager, with CAL Analytics acting as lead technical … [Read more...] about Ohio Launches Nation’s First Statewide Drone First Responder Program with SkyfireAI
From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Phase One Unveils Advanced Drone Camera Systems
Phase One demonstrated comprehensive aerial imaging technologies at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, showcasing new drone camera integration solutions designed for professional geospatial applications. The company announced hardware and software developments targeting surveying, inspection, and mapping operations across multiple UAV platforms. iXM-RS250 Aerial Camera Technical … [Read more...] about From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Phase One Unveils Advanced Drone Camera Systems
