New offering combines Parrot aircraft, autonomous docking, and SkyfireAI software with training, regulatory support, and a multi-year purchasing model. Evolver DFR, a new offering from Drone Nerds and parent company XTI Aerospace, has launched an integrated Drone as First Responder (DFR) program for public safety agencies. The system combines aircraft, autonomous docking, … [Read more...] about Evolver DFR Launches Integrated Drone as First Responder Program
Public Safety
Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Matt Rybar October 6
Michigan Drone Association founder joins the monthly webcast to discuss public safety UAS, counter-UAS programs, and collaboration across agencies Join us Tuesday, October 6 at 3 p.m. ET for the next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS. Register here to be part of the conversation. The free monthly webcast brings together … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Matt Rybar October 6
Unauthorized Drones Divert Firefighting Aircraft at California’s Timber Fire
By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Unauthorized drones flying in restricted airspace continue to cause interference with aerial firefighting operations at the scenes of wildfires across the country. In a recent example of this disturbing trend, unauthorized drone flights prompted aircraft engaged in firefighting at the scene of the Timber Fire in the Big Sur region of … [Read more...] about Unauthorized Drones Divert Firefighting Aircraft at California’s Timber Fire
FirstEnergy Grant Expands Drone Training for Educators and Police
WarrenUAS will use the funding to provide FAA Part 107 preparation and hands-on flight training in New Jersey. A FirstEnergy Foundation grant is helping teachers and police officers gain professional drone training at Warren County Community College. The foundation awarded $15,000 to WarrenUAS, the college’s unmanned systems program. The funding will support training for 20 … [Read more...] about FirstEnergy Grant Expands Drone Training for Educators and Police
Can Your Drone Program Survive Success? Why Simplicity Matters at Scale
SkyeBrowse CEO Bobby Ouyang says growing drone programs face a new challenge: making sophisticated capabilities simple enough to use across an organization. For many organizations, launching a drone program is no longer the hardest part. The bigger challenge may come after the program proves its value. A police department might begin with a few trained drone pilots. A … [Read more...] about Can Your Drone Program Survive Success? Why Simplicity Matters at Scale
