Indian Companies Introduce Advanced Drones as Global Demand Grows India is rapidly expanding its presence in the global drone industry as it works to establish itself as a key supplier of uncrewed systems. As the United States seeks to reduce reliance on Chinese-manufactured drones, Indian companies are stepping up with new offerings. At Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru, Garuda … [Read more...] about India Expands Drone Market with New UAVs at Aero India 2025
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Heven Drones Introduces Raider: Hydrogen-Powered UAS for Extended Operations
Hydrogen-Powered Drone Offers Long Endurance and Modular Design for Multiple Mission Profiles Heven Drones has unveiled the Raider, a hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed to provide extended flight endurance, enhanced payload capacity, and modular adaptability. The company will showcase the new platform at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi from February 17-21 at Booth … [Read more...] about Heven Drones Introduces Raider: Hydrogen-Powered UAS for Extended Operations
Elk Grove Police Receive First FAA Waiver for Citywide 400-Foot Drone as First Responder Operations
New FAA Waiver Enhances Drone as First Responder Capabilities The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the Elk Grove Police Department (EGPD) a waiver to operate its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program up to 400 feet across the city without requiring human observers. This waiver, secured with the support of Flock Safety, allows the department to deploy its … [Read more...] about Elk Grove Police Receive First FAA Waiver for Citywide 400-Foot Drone as First Responder Operations
NASA Advances Drone Technology for 24/7 Wildfire Response
Testing Portable Airspace Management Systems for Safer, More Effective Aerial Firefighting NASA is working with the wildfire response community to develop new technologies that will enhance aerial firefighting operations, particularly at night. These advancements could enable drones, both remotely piloted and autonomous, to assist in wildfire suppression around the clock, even … [Read more...] about NASA Advances Drone Technology for 24/7 Wildfire Response
DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview: Flock Safety’s Vision for High-Tech Crimefighting with DFR
Flock Safety brings high-tech crimefighting to DFR By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With two recent acquisitions, Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based company that produces high-tech crime-fighting tools for law enforcement agencies, recently signaled a big move into the drone security space. In October, Flock Safety bought Aerodome, a company specializing in drones as first … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview: Flock Safety’s Vision for High-Tech Crimefighting with DFR
