By DRONELIFE Contributor Paul Rossi Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) NC Chapter wrapped up 2025 with a strong showing of capability and collaboration during its Winter Training Day, held December 2nd at Wake Technical Community College’s East Campus. The event brought together more than 40 public safety professionals from across the state, representing law … [Read more...] about LEDA NC Chapter Winter 2025 Training Day: A Model for Public Safety Drone Preparedness
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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
Flock Safety Launches “Alpha,” a U.S.-Built Drone for Rapid First Response
New system targets public safety needs as demand grows for American-made drone alternatives Flock Safety has announced Alpha, its first American-made, NDAA-compliant drone designed specifically for emergency response. The system is positioned to set new standards for speed, flight endurance, and imaging capability within the Drone as First Responder (DFR) market. Alpha is … [Read more...] about Flock Safety Launches “Alpha,” a U.S.-Built Drone for Rapid First Response
Versaterm Brings Native Drone Dispatch into CAD, Pushing Public Safety Drone Adoption Forward
On October 14, 2025, Versaterm announced a significant advancement in public safety operations: the integration of DroneSense into its Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platform. This move represents one of the first major instances in which drone flights can be dispatched directly from a CAD environment, alongside traditional patrol, fire, or EMS units. A New Paradigm: Drones … [Read more...] about Versaterm Brings Native Drone Dispatch into CAD, Pushing Public Safety Drone Adoption Forward
Nearly Half of First Responders Expect Daily Drone Use Within Five Years
Verizon Frontline Survey Highlights Growth in Drone Use Among First Responders A new survey from Verizon’s Frontline program indicates that public safety agencies are preparing for a major shift in technology adoption. The 2025 Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications Survey shows that nearly half of first responders expect to use drones and robotics on a daily basis … [Read more...] about Nearly Half of First Responders Expect Daily Drone Use Within Five Years
