Officials cite security risks and ties to Chinese Communist Party, while DJI defends its data security practices On September 27, 2024, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party urged Fairfax County to stop using DJI drones. In … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Urge Fairfax County to End Use of DJI Drones Due to National Security Concerns
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BRINC and OMADA Group Partner to Enhance Water Rescue Operations with Drone-Deployed Emergency Flotation Devices
New Partnership Brings Faster Water Rescue Solutions for Public Safety Agencies BRINC and OMADA Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving water rescue operations by using drones to deploy Emergency Flotation Devices (EFDs). This collaboration brings together BRINC’s advanced drone technology and OMADA Group’s expertise in first-responder safety equipment. … [Read more...] about BRINC and OMADA Group Partner to Enhance Water Rescue Operations with Drone-Deployed Emergency Flotation Devices
Skyfire and Echelon Join Forces to Launch SkyfireAI: Advancing AI-Powered Drone Technology
New Partnership to Drive Innovations in Public Safety and Defense Skyfire Consulting, a trusted expert in public safety and Department of Defense (DoD) drone program implementation, has announced its acquisition by Echelon AI, a company specializing in autonomous and swarming Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Together, they have formed SkyfireAI, … [Read more...] about Skyfire and Echelon Join Forces to Launch SkyfireAI: Advancing AI-Powered Drone Technology
Vantage Robotics Introduces Trace: A Compact Nano Drone for Covert Aerial Reconnaissance
The new Trace nano drone offers advanced ISR capabilities for national security, public safety, and critical infrastructure at an affordable price. Vantage Robotics has unveiled its latest innovation, the Trace nano drone, designed to meet the growing needs of national security, public safety, and critical infrastructure inspection. The pocket-sized drone combines powerful … [Read more...] about Vantage Robotics Introduces Trace: A Compact Nano Drone for Covert Aerial Reconnaissance
Georgia Prisons Face Challenges with Drone-Supplied Contraband: Calls for Legislative Action on Counter-UAS Technology
State officials and experts emphasize the need for stronger counter-drone legislation to combat rising drone incursions in prisons and elsewhere. Georgia's Department of Corrections is grappling with a significant challenge as drones increasingly smuggle contraband into state prisons. This growing issue came into sharp focus following a recent incident at Smith State Prison, … [Read more...] about Georgia Prisons Face Challenges with Drone-Supplied Contraband: Calls for Legislative Action on Counter-UAS Technology