Axon Introduces Drone Swap Program to Help Agencies Transition to Secure, American-Made Drone Technology Public safety agencies in the U.S. increasingly rely on drones to enhance situational awareness, support search-and-rescue missions, and improve operational efficiency. However, evolving regulations and national security concerns are posing challenges for agencies that … [Read more...] about SkySwap Program: A New Path for Public Safety Drone Compliance
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Flock Safety Acquires Uniform Sierra Aerospace: Enhancing Drone Technology for Public Safety
Expanding Public Safety Capabilities with Drones Flock Safety, a company known for its suite of public safety solutions, has acquired Uniform Sierra Aerospace. Uniform Sierra Aerospace, a U.S.-based provider of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for public safety, brings its expertise in American-made, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant drones to Flock's … [Read more...] about Flock Safety Acquires Uniform Sierra Aerospace: Enhancing Drone Technology for Public Safety
Bee Cave, Texas: Fully Autonomous Drone First Responder Program Set to Launch
Bee Cave, Texas PD to launch autonomous DFR program By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The small, Austin suburb of Bee Cave, Texas hopes to be the first city in the country to launch a fully autonomous drones-as-first-responders (DFR) program for its police department. Bee Cave Police Chief Brian Jones told DroneLife that the city expects to begin its pilot DFR program … [Read more...] about Bee Cave, Texas: Fully Autonomous Drone First Responder Program Set to Launch
House Passes Countering CCP Drones Act: Now What?
Legislation aims to limit Chinese drone manufacturers' access to U.S. infrastructure On September 9, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Countering CCP Drones Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) designed to address concerns about the presence of Chinese drones, specifically those from Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), in U.S. … [Read more...] about House Passes Countering CCP Drones Act: Now What?
Inspired Flight Blue sUAS Clearance for Heavy Lift and Medium Lift Aircraft
Inspired Flight Technologies Aircraft Join Blue sUAS Cleared List by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, commercial sUAS (small Unmanned Aerial Systems) manufacturer Inspired Flight Technologies, Inc., announced that it has received Blue sUAS 2.0 clearance from The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Inspired - Flight … [Read more...] about Inspired Flight Blue sUAS Clearance for Heavy Lift and Medium Lift Aircraft
