Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based public safety technology leader, has announced a $275 million funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, elevating its valuation to $7.5 billion. The financing, supported by Greenoaks Capital, Bedrock Capital, and others, follows a year of rapid growth—crossing $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and expanding partnerships with 4,800 … [Read more...] about Flock Safety Secures $275M Funding, Accelerates Drone Expansion
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The Future of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs: Insights from the National Public Safety UAS Conference
Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are evolving rapidly, with agencies across the United States refining their use of drone technology to enhance public safety. At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, law enforcement leaders discussed "DFR Next Generation" or "DFR 2.0," which emphasizes remotely piloted drone dock systems to expand … [Read more...] about The Future of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs: Insights from the National Public Safety UAS Conference
Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations
Ciconia's Collision Avoidance System: Enhancing Airspace Safety for Crewed and Uncrewed Aircraft The safe integration of drones into national airspace is one of the biggest challenges facing the aviation industry today. Israel-based Ciconia, founded in 2016, is addressing this issue with its Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS). Led by co-founder and CEO … [Read more...] about Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations
FAA Panel at National Public Safety UAS Conference Highlights New Waivers and Process Improvements
At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, hosted by DRONERESPONDERS, a panel of FAA officials provided critical updates on new waivers, regulatory processes, and efforts to improve access to airspace for public safety drone operations. The session, moderated by industry expert Michelle Duquette, a veteran of MITRE Corp's UAS program, featured insights from Tim Arel, Chief … [Read more...] about FAA Panel at National Public Safety UAS Conference Highlights New Waivers and Process Improvements
Congress Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Drone Funding for Law Enforcement
The DRONE Act of 2025 Seeks to Enhance Public Safety with Federal Support Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Troy Nehls (R-TX) have introduced the bipartisan Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025. This bill would allow law enforcement agencies to use federal grants to purchase and operate drones, expanding access to technology that … [Read more...] about Congress Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Drone Funding for Law Enforcement
