Paladin has introduced Knighthawk 2.0, an autonomous NDAA-compliant drone designed as public safety infrastructure for Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programs worldwide. Knighthawk 2.0: Drone as a First Responder Built on DFR concepts, Knighthawk 2.0 launches immediately when an emergency call comes in, reaching the scene in about 70 seconds to provide real-time aerial … [Read more...] about Paladin Unveils New First Responder Drone: Knighthawk 2.0
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February Public Safety Drone Review: Gemma Alcock of SkyBound Joins the Conversation
Register here to join the live broadcast on Tuesday, February 3 at 3 p.m. EST. The next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review, a free monthly webcast co-hosted by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, will take place on Tuesday, February 3 at 3 p.m. EST. This month’s session will spotlight aerial innovation and public safety solutions with a special guest from one of the most … [Read more...] about February Public Safety Drone Review: Gemma Alcock of SkyBound Joins the Conversation
Proposed Bill Calls For FAA To Study Drone Incursions During Wildfires
The Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act (H.R. 6618) would require the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study examining how unauthorized drone operations interfere with wildfire firefighting operations. Introduced in the House on December 11, 2025, by Representative Janelle Bynum with bipartisan cosponsorship from Representatives Eli Crane, Joe Neguse, … [Read more...] about Proposed Bill Calls For FAA To Study Drone Incursions During Wildfires
From Reactive Response to Predictive Defense: How Utilities Are Using Drones to Reduce Wildfire Risk
As extreme weather and wildfire risk continue to threaten utility infrastructure across North America, many grid operators are rethinking how they identify and manage ignition hazards. Drones are increasingly central to that shift, enabling utilities to move beyond reactive vegetation management toward predictive, data-driven risk mitigation strategies. In this guest post, … [Read more...] about From Reactive Response to Predictive Defense: How Utilities Are Using Drones to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Versaterm Partners with Vantage Robotics to Integrate Blue UAS for Public Safety Operations
At IACP 2025, Ottawa-based Versaterm announced a new partnership with Californian company Vantage Robotics to integrate the Vesper and Trace UAVs into its public safety platform. The collaboration expands Versaterm’s secure, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant portfolio of Blue UAS cleared and U.S.-manufactured drones. “Our mission is to provide first … [Read more...] about Versaterm Partners with Vantage Robotics to Integrate Blue UAS for Public Safety Operations
