Company uses deserted town as DFR training site By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A police-operated drone flies along a deserted street in a small town, searching for victims of a tragic incident at a school. The UAV spots a figure lying on the ground, a young boy, and the remote operator relays the information to an incident commander to affect a rescue … [Read more...] about Ghost Town: How an Abandoned Mining Town Became a Cutting-Edge Drone Training Ground
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The Future of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs: Insights from the National Public Safety UAS Conference
Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are evolving rapidly, with agencies across the United States refining their use of drone technology to enhance public safety. At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, law enforcement leaders discussed "DFR Next Generation" or "DFR 2.0," which emphasizes remotely piloted drone dock systems to expand … [Read more...] about The Future of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs: Insights from the National Public Safety UAS Conference
India Expands Drone Market with New UAVs at Aero India 2025
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
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
