Recent cases involving misuse of automated license plate readers offer a broader lesson for public safety agencies adopting increasingly capable technology. News and Commentary. Automated license plate readers help law enforcement find stolen vehicles, locate missing people and develop leads in criminal investigations. Recent controversies involving Flock Safety cameras also … [Read more...] about Powerful Public Safety Technology Needs Powerful Guardrails: What Flock’s Camera Controversy Means for Drones
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From Missions to Management: The Shift Defining Public Safety Drone Programs [DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview]
As public safety drone use scales, data, compliance, and coordination define success Public safety drone programs have reached an inflection point. What began as a tool for individual missions has evolved into a core operational capability for agencies across the country. From search and rescue to tactical response, drones now support critical decisions in real time. But with … [Read more...] about From Missions to Management: The Shift Defining Public Safety Drone Programs [DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview]
LEDA NC Chapter Winter 2025 Training Day: A Model for Public Safety Drone Preparedness
By DRONELIFE Contributor Paul Rossi Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) NC Chapter wrapped up 2025 with a strong showing of capability and collaboration during its Winter Training Day, held December 2nd at Wake Technical Community College’s East Campus. The event brought together more than 40 public safety professionals from across the state, representing law … [Read more...] about LEDA NC Chapter Winter 2025 Training Day: A Model for Public Safety Drone Preparedness
Ohio Launches Nation’s First Statewide Drone First Responder Program with SkyfireAI
A First for the Nation The State of Ohio has announced a milestone for public safety innovation: the launch of the first statewide Drone First Responder (DFR) program in the United States. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), through its DriveOhio UAS Center, has selected SkyfireAI to serve as program manager, with CAL Analytics acting as lead technical … [Read more...] about Ohio Launches Nation’s First Statewide Drone First Responder Program with SkyfireAI
From Data to Value: Unlocking ROI in Enterprise Drone Programs from the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo returned to Las Vegas September 2–4, 2025, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and challenges in the uncrewed systems sector. The event featured a wide range of panels and keynote sessions designed to help operators, enterprises, and government agencies understand how to maximize the value of their drone … [Read more...] about From Data to Value: Unlocking ROI in Enterprise Drone Programs from the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
