Texas police agencies hope to keep their Chinese-made drone fleets By DRONELIFE Features Editor, Jim Magill As both state and federal officials try to limit, if not outright ban, the use of Chinese-made drones by public service agencies, police departments and sheriff’s offices in Texas have taken steps to ensure that those UAVs in their fleets do not present the security … [Read more...] about Texas Police Secure Drone Data, Aim to Preserve Fleets Despite Ban Attempts
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Teledyne FLIR Partners with PoliceGrantsHelp to Boost Public Safety Solutions
Enhancing Public Safety with Grant-Funded Drone Solutions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Drone and sensor developer Teledyne FLIR has recently announced a partnership with PoliceGrantsHelp.com, who help eligible agencies gain access to grants, increasing the affordability of their public safety-focused solutions. Designed to help “bridge the gap” between … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Partners with PoliceGrantsHelp to Boost Public Safety Solutions
San Francisco’s Prop E Could Ease the Way for Police Drone Use: But Highlights the Need for More Education
News and Commentary. In San Francisco, Prop E will be on the ballot on March 5. Among other provisions designed to help public safety agencies deal with rising crime rates in the city, Prop E would ease the way for police drone use. The discussion in San Francisco's media, however, has highlighted the drone industry's imperative to educate community leaders and lawmakers … [Read more...] about San Francisco’s Prop E Could Ease the Way for Police Drone Use: But Highlights the Need for More Education
Fremont, CA, Pioneers Joint Drone First Responder Program for Fire and Police Departments
Skyfire Spearheads Pioneering Joint Drone First Responder Program in Fremont, California In an innovative step towards enhancing public safety, Fremont, California, has become the first city in the United States to implement a Drone First Responder (DFR) program across both its Fire and Police Departments. Announced today, the joint DFR program was officially approved by … [Read more...] about Fremont, CA, Pioneers Joint Drone First Responder Program for Fire and Police Departments
Flying Lion on the Public Safety Drone Review, Tuesday February 6
Flying Lion on the Next Public Safety Drone Review! Tuesday, February 6 at 3:00 PM ET. The Public Safety Drone Review is a collaborative webcast, co-sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE. Register here for this free event, open to all. This month, hosts Timothy Martin and Miriam McNabb review the latest news stories about drones in public safety, first response, fire … [Read more...] about Flying Lion on the Public Safety Drone Review, Tuesday February 6
