Join us on Tuesday, April 1, at 3:00 PM EST for the next episode of the Public Safety Drone Review, a free, live event presented by DRONERESPONDERS in collaboration with DRONELIFE. This month’s guest is Steven Katz, Vice President at Flying Lion, Inc., a leader in providing Drone as First Responder (DFR) and UAS support services for public safety agencies across the … [Read more...] about Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Highlights Remote Training and Real-World Operations with Flying Lion’s Steven Katz
Fire and Police
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
FLI Town: A Dedicated Training and Testing Hub for Drone as First Responder (DFR) Operations
Flying Lion, Inc., a leading drone service provider, has launched FLI Town, the nation’s first dedicated Drone as First Responder (DFR) training center. This facility offers a secure, vendor-agnostic environment designed to support public safety agencies in training, testing, and collaboration on drone operations. Located in a remote area with minimal crewed aircraft … [Read more...] about FLI Town: A Dedicated Training and Testing Hub for Drone as First Responder (DFR) Operations
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
