State Report Reveals Dramatic Increase in Drone Flights Despite Modest Budget Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The state of Minnesota reported that the number of times police agencies in the state deployed drones without a warrant nearly quadrupled over the past four years, from 1,171 such missions in 2020 to 4,326 flights in 2023. According to data released … [Read more...] about Minnesota Police Drone Deployments Nearly Quadruple in Four Years, Proving Cost Effective
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FAA Data Shows Law Enforcement Drone Programs Rely Upon Chinese Drones
FAA Data Highlights Predominance of Chinese-Made UAVs in Texas Law Enforcement Fleets *Editor's note: While the author examined data for the state of Texas, the data reflects trends found throughout the country. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill If the Countering CCP Drones Act, currently pending before the U.S. Senate, becomes federal law, it could result in … [Read more...] about FAA Data Shows Law Enforcement Drone Programs Rely Upon Chinese Drones
Axon and Skydio Launch Comprehensive Drone Solution for Public Safety
New Offering Enhances Drone as First Responder Capabilities for Emergency Response Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, and Skydio, a premier U.S. drone manufacturer, have announced a new end-to-end offering aimed at enhancing the use of drones in public safety. This comprehensive solution focuses on the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, enabling public … [Read more...] about Axon and Skydio Launch Comprehensive Drone Solution for Public Safety
FAA Approves BVLOS Operations for Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as First Responder Program
Enhanced Safety and Efficiency for Emergency Response uAvionix, a prominent provider of command, navigation, and surveillance technologies for drones, announced that the Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations without the need for … [Read more...] about FAA Approves BVLOS Operations for Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as First Responder Program
Aerodome Secures $21.5M in Series A Funding for Drone-As-First-Responder Technology
Investment led by CRV to accelerate development and deployment of advanced public safety solutions. Aerodome, a company specializing in Drone-As-First-Responder (DFR) technology, announced it has raised $21.5 million in Series A funding. The funding round, led by CRV with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Karman Ventures, Immad Akhund (CEO of Mercury), and Ford … [Read more...] about Aerodome Secures $21.5M in Series A Funding for Drone-As-First-Responder Technology
