City embraces innovation in launching DFR program By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Armed with recent approval to conduct drone missions beyond the visual line of sight, the Redmond, Washington Police Department is working to launch its drones as first responders (DFR) program to new heights to protect public safety. Last November, the FAA granted permission to fly … [Read more...] about Redmond, WA Police Take Innovation to New Heights with Drone First Responder Program
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Drone Technology Supports Wildfire Prevention and Response
Drone America and UAS Center at SBD Collaborate on Advanced Safety Tools Drone America has announced a partnership with the UAS Center at SBD, focusing on wildfire prevention and mitigation. The collaboration combines advanced drone technology with regional expertise to create innovative tools that enhance community safety and emergency response. “By combining Drone … [Read more...] about Drone Technology Supports Wildfire Prevention and Response
SkySwap Program: A New Path for Public Safety Drone Compliance
Axon Introduces Drone Swap Program to Help Agencies Transition to Secure, American-Made Drone Technology Public safety agencies in the U.S. increasingly rely on drones to enhance situational awareness, support search-and-rescue missions, and improve operational efficiency. However, evolving regulations and national security concerns are posing challenges for agencies that … [Read more...] about SkySwap Program: A New Path for Public Safety Drone Compliance
Flying Lion Achieves Milestone: Over 50,000 Drone as First Responder Flights Completed
Expanding Drone Technology Enhances Safety for Communities and First Responders All images credit Flying Lion, used with permission. Flying Lion, Inc., a leading drone service provider, has announced a major achievement in Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. By the end of 2024, the company successfully completed 55,773 DFR flights, with more than 35,000 conducted … [Read more...] about Flying Lion Achieves Milestone: Over 50,000 Drone as First Responder Flights Completed
Flock Safety Acquires Uniform Sierra Aerospace: Enhancing Drone Technology for Public Safety
Expanding Public Safety Capabilities with Drones Flock Safety, a company known for its suite of public safety solutions, has acquired Uniform Sierra Aerospace. Uniform Sierra Aerospace, a U.S.-based provider of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for public safety, brings its expertise in American-made, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant drones to Flock's … [Read more...] about Flock Safety Acquires Uniform Sierra Aerospace: Enhancing Drone Technology for Public Safety
