By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill While initiating a drones as first responders’ program, the Dallas Police Department is seeking to connect its UAV data operations with its existing comprehensive data-collection and storage system. In December, the Dallas City Council approved a $120 million security package upgrade for the department. Working with security … [Read more...] about Dallas Police Launch Drone First Responder Program
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Versaterm Acquires DroneSense, Advancing Drone as First Responder Integration
Public safety software provider joins growing list of major companies investing in drone technology for first respons Versaterm, a global public safety software provider, has acquired DroneSense, a leading developer of drone operations platforms for emergency response. This move signals a growing trend of mainstream public safety technology companies investing in drone … [Read more...] about Versaterm Acquires DroneSense, Advancing Drone as First Responder Integration
Drones as City Infrastructure: AXON, Skydio, and the Next Leap for Drone in a Box Technology
Nearly 2,000 public safety professionals gathered in Phoenix for AXON Week 2025, where the conversation focused on the future of drones—not just as emergency tools, but as essential city infrastructure. AXON, a global leader in public safety technology, highlighted its Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs and the expanded capabilities brought by its 2024 acquisition of … [Read more...] about Drones as City Infrastructure: AXON, Skydio, and the Next Leap for Drone in a Box Technology
Axon Week 2025: Unified Awareness and Responsible Innovation Drive Drone Integration for Public Safety
Axon Week 2025, held in Phoenix from April 22–25, convened nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore how integrated technology can save lives and build safer communities. The event—merging Axon Accelerate and TaserCon—centered on the theme of unified awareness, with keynote speakers emphasizing that technology, when paired with transparency and responsible innovation, … [Read more...] about Axon Week 2025: Unified Awareness and Responsible Innovation Drive Drone Integration for Public Safety
Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?
Stakeholders expect Congress to pass legislation to allow local police to interdict drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The National Football League has reported that during the 2023 season it detected more than 2,800 improper drone flights at its stadiums in violation of FAA-imposed temporary flight restrictions. With the growing number of incidents involving … [Read more...] about Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?
