Dallas PD drone unit launches, following years of study By Jim Magill After more than a half dozen years of study and pilot program testing, the police department in Dallas, Texas earlier this year officially launched its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program. The UAS squad will operate as part of Dallas PD's Air Support Unit that supports patrol divisions and other … [Read more...] about Dallas PD Drone Unit: After Years of Research, Department Takes Flight
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An Inside Look at How Police Use Drones: Fort Wayne, Indiana
As the public safety sector grows, communities and departments want more information on how police use drones to protect and serve their communities. In this guest post by a founding member of Ft. Wayne's Air Support Unit: how drones are used, how they train, and how they work with the community. DRONELIFE is honored to publish this guest post by Officer J. Matthew Rowland … [Read more...] about An Inside Look at How Police Use Drones: Fort Wayne, Indiana
In NJ, Cranford Police Use Drones for Hurrican Ida Response and More
Cranford Police Department Uses Drones in Hurricane Ida Response Efforts by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Recently, the Town of Cranford, New Jersey Police Department incorporated a drone program into its equipment arsenal. This addition to the Department provided aid in a number of missions during and after Hurricane Ida, such as the rapid assessment of flood … [Read more...] about In NJ, Cranford Police Use Drones for Hurrican Ida Response and More
Public Safety Drone Market: BRINC Scores $25 Million in Series A Funding
BRINC, an emerging leader in the public safety drone market, has announced a $25 million Series A funding round. Financing was led by Index Ventures with participation from Sam Altman, Tusk Venture Partners, Jeff Weiner’s Next Play Ventures, Dylan Field, Elad Gil, Patrick Spence, Alex Wang, and former Acting Secretary of Defense, Patrick Shanahan. BRINC previously raised a … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Market: BRINC Scores $25 Million in Series A Funding
DRONERESPONDERS and AIRT: This Week on Dawn of Drones, as Public Safety Month Begins
The Dawn of Drones podcast is dedicating the entire month of October to our Defenders! Join host Dawn Zoldi on Wednesday Oct 6th, 11 am ET with Charles Werner, DRONERESPONDERS, and Christopher Todd, AIRT as they discuss the latest developments in drone use in the public safety community, our nation’s first line of defense! DRONERESPONDERS and AIRT and leading voices in … [Read more...] about DRONERESPONDERS and AIRT: This Week on Dawn of Drones, as Public Safety Month Begins
