Long-awaited proposal aims to balance security and access in low-altitude airspace The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to restrict unauthorized drone operations over certain fixed site facilities, marking a significant step in implementing Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of … [Read more...] about FAA Advances Long-Delayed Rule to Restrict Drones Over Sensitive Sites
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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
What Starlink Actually Changes for Police Drones: A Look at BRINC’s Guardian
BRINC Guardian with Starlink: A New Standard for Drone as First Responder?Satellite connectivity, redundancy, and real-world range could reshape police drone operations At the recent Motorola Solutions [NYSE: MSI] Summit, DRONELIFE spoke with Blake Resnick about BRINC’s new Guardian drone and its integrated Starlink capability. The conversation pointed to a clear shift in how … [Read more...] about What Starlink Actually Changes for Police Drones: A Look at BRINC’s Guardian
Beyond the Patrol Car: Drones Join the Public Safety Ecosystem
At Motorola Solutions Summit 2026, agencies describe a shift from standalone drone programs to fully integrated response ecosystems The Motorola Solutions Summit 2026, held April 19–22 in Orlando, Florida, brought together public safety leaders and technology providers to discuss the future of emergency response. A keynote session featuring executives from BRINC drones and … [Read more...] about Beyond the Patrol Car: Drones Join the Public Safety Ecosystem
Is the U.S. Ready for Drone Threats at World Cup Scale?
U.S. faces multiple challenges in counter-UAS buildup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories 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.) As the clock ticks … [Read more...] about Is the U.S. Ready for Drone Threats at World Cup Scale?
