FAA official emphasizes regulatory progress, BVLOS rulemaking, and collaboration as public safety drone programs expand nationwide At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference held March 10, 2026 in Williamsburg,VA Federal Aviation Administration leadership highlighted the rapid evolution of drones in public safety and the agency’s ongoing efforts to support … [Read more...] about FAA Highlights Public Safety Drone Progress at DRONERESPONDERS National Conference
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AirData Launches Public Safety Program as Drone Operations Become Core to Emergency Response
In an interview with AirData Founder and CEO Eran Steiner, the company discusses why infrastructure, transparency, and cross-platform support are shaping the next generation of public safety drone programs. Public safety agencies around the world are rapidly expanding their use of drones. From patrol support to search and rescue and fire assessment, unmanned aircraft are … [Read more...] about AirData Launches Public Safety Program as Drone Operations Become Core to Emergency Response
Flying Lion Launches 2026 DFR Remote Pilot Training Courses
POST-Certified Program Expands Regional Access for Public Safety Agencies Flying Lion, Inc. has announced the launch of its 2026 Drone as First Responder training schedule. The company will offer two in-person sessions of its DFR Remote Pilot Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Course. The course provides POST-certified training focused on Drone as First Responder … [Read more...] about Flying Lion Launches 2026 DFR Remote Pilot Training Courses
Versaterm Acquires Aloft to Expand Drone Capabilities for Public Safety
Deal adds FAA-approved airspace intelligence to DroneSense platform Versaterm has announced the acquisition of Aloft, an FAA-approved provider of airspace intelligence and flight authorization services. The move adds a key regulatory layer to Versaterm’s growing drone platform for public safety agencies. The company shared the news on February 18 from Mesa, Arizona. … [Read more...] about Versaterm Acquires Aloft to Expand Drone Capabilities for Public Safety
Versaterm and SiFly Partner to Expand Long Endurance Drone Support for Public Safety
New integration combines DroneSense software with three hour flight drones to support DFR, SAR, and tactical missions Versaterm and SiFly Aviation have announced a new partnership aimed at expanding how public safety agencies use drones for emergency response. The collaboration brings together DroneSense by Versaterm, a drone operations platform, with SiFly’s Q12 long … [Read more...] about Versaterm and SiFly Partner to Expand Long Endurance Drone Support for Public Safety
