New Offering Enhances Drone as First Responder Capabilities for Emergency Response Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, and Skydio, a premier U.S. drone manufacturer, have announced a new end-to-end offering aimed at enhancing the use of drones in public safety. This comprehensive solution focuses on the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, enabling public … [Read more...] about Axon and Skydio Launch Comprehensive Drone Solution for Public Safety
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FAA Approves BVLOS Operations for Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as First Responder Program
Enhanced Safety and Efficiency for Emergency Response uAvionix, a prominent provider of command, navigation, and surveillance technologies for drones, announced that the Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations without the need for … [Read more...] about FAA Approves BVLOS Operations for Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as First Responder Program
In the Wake of FAA Reauthorization, Drone Delivery Companies Plan Expansion
DroneUp Plans Major U.S. Expansion After FAA Reauthorization Boosts Drone Industry By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill DroneUp, one of the largest drone delivery companies in the U.S., will likely expand its operations as a direct result of the passage of the bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, Anthony Vittone, the company's COO said in an … [Read more...] about In the Wake of FAA Reauthorization, Drone Delivery Companies Plan Expansion
Why the FAA Reauthorization Bill Wins Praise from Drone Industry
Boosting the Skies: Drone Industry Celebrates FAA Reauthorization Bill By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the first in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) In a move expected to dramatically boost the growth of commercial and recreational drone usage, … [Read more...] about Why the FAA Reauthorization Bill Wins Praise from Drone Industry
U.S. House of Representatives Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Industry Perspectives on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 *Stay tuned for a DRONELIFE exclusive series, explaining FAA Reauthorization for the drone industry The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 today with a strong bipartisan vote of 387 - 26. This decision follows a similarly overwhelming … [Read more...] about U.S. House of Representatives Passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024