Partnership supports Drones as First Responder Program to enhance public safety Sphere Drones has secured a major contract with the Western Australian Police Force (WAPOL). The contract will provide drone-in-a-box systems to support WAPOL’s Drones as First Responder (DFR) program, aiming to enhance the police force’s operational efficiency across various law enforcement … [Read more...] about DFR in Australia: Sphere Drones Secures Contract with WA Police Force
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Teledyne FLIR Offers Discount on SIRAS Drones for First Responders
Promotion Provides a Major Discount on Professional-Grade Drones Through the End of 2024 Teledyne FLIR, a part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced a limited-time promotion for first responders on its SIRAS™ drone. The promotion offers a 28 percent discount, bringing the price of the SIRAS down to $6,995. The offer is available until the end of 2024 and is open … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Offers Discount on SIRAS Drones for First Responders
KDDI and Japan Airlines Successfully Test Multi-Drone System for Disaster Relief
Demonstration Marks Key Milestone in Japan's ReAMo Project, Paving the Way for Safe and Efficient One-to-Many Drone Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Recently, Tokyo-based telecommunications operator KDDI Corporation and Japan Airlines recently … [Read more...] about KDDI and Japan Airlines Successfully Test Multi-Drone System for Disaster Relief
Allen Control Systems Demonstrates Autonomous Drone Targeting and Destruction with Bullfrog™ Counter-Drone System at Department of Defense Event
Bullfrog™ System Showcases Advanced Autonomous Capabilities at Department of Defense Technology Event Allen Control Systems (ACS) recently demonstrated its Bullfrog™ counter-drone robotic gun system at the U.S. Department of Defense’s Technology Readiness Experimentation 2024 (TREX 24-2). The event, held at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, from August 19-26, provided a platform for … [Read more...] about Allen Control Systems Demonstrates Autonomous Drone Targeting and Destruction with Bullfrog™ Counter-Drone System at Department of Defense Event
Event 38 Drone Secures BVLOS Waiver for Pipeline Inspection
FAA Approval Enables Advanced Pipeline Monitoring with Extended Flight Operations Event 38 Unmanned Systems has announced the approval of a drone service provider's waiver for beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. This approval, granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allows the use of Event 38’s E455 fixed-wing VTOL drone over more than a hundred … [Read more...] about Event 38 Drone Secures BVLOS Waiver for Pipeline Inspection