By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor's note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) Federal, state and local officials are closely coordinating their … [Read more...] about FBI, Atlanta PD Stress Need for ‘No-Drone Zone’ Compliance
Public Safety
Motorola Solutions Makes $1.5 Billion Bet on Counter-Drone Technology
Acquisition Highlights Growing Demand for Airspace Security as Governments Expand Counter-UAS Authorities Motorola Solutions announced plans to acquire counter-drone company D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion, a move that reflects the growing importance of counter-UAS technology for public safety, national security, and critical infrastructure protection. The companies … [Read more...] about Motorola Solutions Makes $1.5 Billion Bet on Counter-Drone Technology
As Drone as First Responder Programs Scale, Data Management Becomes Mission Critical
A California fire district’s experience highlights a growing challenge for public safety drone programs: turning flight data into operational intelligence. As public safety agencies expand their use of drones, the challenge is no longer simply getting aircraft into the air. Increasingly, agencies must manage growing fleets, larger volumes of data, and more complex operations … [Read more...] about As Drone as First Responder Programs Scale, Data Management Becomes Mission Critical
Can Drones Replace High-Speed Police Pursuits? BRINC’s Guardian Points to a New Model
At the recent Motorola Solutions [NYSE: MSI], BRINC CEO Blake Resnick outlined a vision that challenges one of policing’s most dangerous practices: the high-speed vehicle chase. While drones have long supported public safety, their limitations have kept them largely out of active pursuit scenarios. With the introduction of BRINC's Guardian drone, that boundary may be … [Read more...] about Can Drones Replace High-Speed Police Pursuits? BRINC’s Guardian Points to a New Model
Skydio Raises $110M Series F, Signals Strong Revenue and U.S. Manufacturing Push
CEO Adam Bry highlights reduced capital needs as company expands production and commits billions to domestic manufacturing Skydio has raised $110 million in Series F financing, led by existing investors, bringing the company’s valuation to $4.4 billion. In a LinkedIn post from co-founder and CEO Adam Bry, the leader emphasized a notable shift in the company’s financial … [Read more...] about Skydio Raises $110M Series F, Signals Strong Revenue and U.S. Manufacturing Push
