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
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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
Prosper P.D. Takes Public Safety to the Next Level with Drone-First Responder 2.0
Prosper P.D. launches DFR 2.0 program with Flock Safety technology By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As police departments across the U.S. embrace the concept of using drones as first responders (DFR), some law enforcement agencies, such as the Prosper, Texas Police Department, are moving forward into the future with DFR 2.0. The department recently implemented a DFR … [Read more...] about Prosper P.D. Takes Public Safety to the Next Level with Drone-First Responder 2.0
Part 107 for Public Safety Professionals: DRONERESPONDERS and Pilot Institute Partner for Education
DRONERESPONDERS and the Pilot Institute have partnered to provide training and resources on Part 107 for public safety professionals - and help agencies to get a Certificate of Authorization (COA) and build their drone program. DRONERESPONDERS is the leading resource group for public safety and emergency services personnel: providing networking opportunities, working groups, … [Read more...] about Part 107 for Public Safety Professionals: DRONERESPONDERS and Pilot Institute Partner for Education
