FAA approval allows day and night BVLOS drone operations without a visual observer The Campbell Police Department in California has taken a major step forward in enhancing public safety through its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. The department recently received a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing beyond visual line of sight … [Read more...] about Campbell Police Department Secures 24/7 Waiver for Drone as First Responder Program
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Flock Safety Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Aerodome
New drone technology enhances public safety by improving response times and situational awareness for law enforcement. Flock Safety, a well-known name in public safety technology, has announced the acquisition of Aerodome, a company specializing in Drone as First Responder (DFR) technology. This acquisition represents a major step forward for Flock Safety’s efforts to provide … [Read more...] about Flock Safety Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Aerodome
Teledyne FLIR Introduces Advanced Dual-Sensor Payload for SIRAS Drone
New Vue TV128+ Enhances Thermal Sensitivity for Industrial Inspections and Public Safety Teledyne FLIR, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced the release of the Vue TV128+, a cutting-edge camera module designed for the SIRAS™ professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS). Customers have come to expect the best sensors from Teledyne FLIR, and the SIRAS … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Introduces Advanced Dual-Sensor Payload for SIRAS Drone
Evolve Dynamics Wins Innovate UK Grant for Groundbreaking Drone-in-a-Box Technology
Drone as First Responder Set to Revolutionize Public Safety Evolve Dynamics, a British unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, has secured an Innovate UK Smart Grant from UK Research and Innovation. The grant will support the development of the company's innovative Drone-in-a-Box (DiaB) technology, designed to enhance emergency response operations. Drone as First … [Read more...] about Evolve Dynamics Wins Innovate UK Grant for Groundbreaking Drone-in-a-Box Technology
How Nebraska Deputies Ended a High-Speed Chase Using Teledyne FLIR SIRAS
An Inside Look at How Drones Assist Law Enforcement in High-Stakes Operations In 2023, Nebraska law enforcement faced a high-stakes situation during a pursuit of a fugitive wanted in Colorado. After his vehicle was disabled by a spike strip, the suspect fled into a field of thick tumbleweeds, making it difficult for deputies to locate him in the dark. The suspect, armed and … [Read more...] about How Nebraska Deputies Ended a High-Speed Chase Using Teledyne FLIR SIRAS
