At DRONERESPONDERS conference, FDNY’s Mike Leo discusses integrating drones, ground robots, and other robotic systems to improve situational awareness Public safety agencies are increasingly exploring how multiple robotic systems can work together during emergency response. At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, … [Read more...] about FDNY Explores Convergence of Robotics for Public Safety Operations
Public Safety
NASA Explores Airspace Prioritization for Public Safety Drone Operations
New testing examines how emergency responders can maintain priority access to airspace as commercial drone traffic grows As drone operations expand across the United States, managing shared airspace has become a key challenge. During the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia, on March 10, 2026, NASA researchers discussed new efforts to … [Read more...] about NASA Explores Airspace Prioritization for Public Safety Drone Operations
AirData Launches Public Safety Program as Drone Operations Become Core to Emergency Response
In an interview with AirData Founder and CEO Eran Steiner, the company discusses why infrastructure, transparency, and cross-platform support are shaping the next generation of public safety drone programs. Public safety agencies around the world are rapidly expanding their use of drones. From patrol support to search and rescue and fire assessment, unmanned aircraft are … [Read more...] about AirData Launches Public Safety Program as Drone Operations Become Core to Emergency Response
New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) New York state will have the necessary counter-UAS equipment and trained personnel to operate it, in time … [Read more...] about New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
Dallas Police Launch Drone First Responder Program
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill While initiating a drones as first responders’ program, the Dallas Police Department is seeking to connect its UAV data operations with its existing comprehensive data-collection and storage system. In December, the Dallas City Council approved a $120 million security package upgrade for the department. Working with security … [Read more...] about Dallas Police Launch Drone First Responder Program
