New UAV Regulations, Effective January 1, 2025 Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), effective January 1, 2025, places new restrictions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by public agencies and law enforcement. The law prohibits the purchase or operation of drones and related equipment from certain entities, including those flagged by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) … [Read more...] about Nevada Law Restricts Public Safety Agencies from Using DJI Drones, Limits Drone as First Responder Applications
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Celebrating and Advancing Women in UAS and Public Safety
Women DRONERESPONDERS to Host Second Official Meeting at National Public Safety UAS Conference The Women DRONERESPONDERS (WDR) Sub-Alliance will hold its second official meeting on March 11, 2025, during the National Public Safety UAS Conference. The meeting will take place at the Festhaus in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA, and will highlight the contributions of women in … [Read more...] about Celebrating and Advancing Women in UAS and Public Safety
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Drones for School Security: A “Less-Lethal” Solution
Mithril Defense and Texas Legislators Push for UAVs with Pepper Spray to Enhance School Safety Amid Funding Challenges by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill An Austin-based defense and security company is promoting the use of drones to provide security at public schools, and at least one Texas lawmaker has apparently signed on to the idea. In a posting on a site maintained … [Read more...] about Texas Lawmaker Proposes Drones for School Security: A “Less-Lethal” Solution
North Dakota Proposes $15 Million to Replace Chinese-Made Drones
Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to allocate $15 million to replace these drones. The bill mirrors similar efforts by other states, … [Read more...] about North Dakota Proposes $15 Million to Replace Chinese-Made Drones
Palm Springs Police Department Aims to Revolutionize Drone Response with DFR 2.0
Expanding UAV Operations for Public Safety with Beyond Visual Line of Sight and Advanced Community Engagement by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The city of Palm Springs, California is planning to expand its police department’s current drone program early next year by launching what city officials are calling Drones as First Responders 2.0. Police Lt. William … [Read more...] about Palm Springs Police Department Aims to Revolutionize Drone Response with DFR 2.0
