A new robotics unit will oversee operations of Austin PD drones. By Jim Magill The police department in the city of Austin, Texas plans to create a new Robotics Unit to oversee the operations of its drone fleet. Within the next several months, the Austin Police Department is expected to request that the City Council approve funding for the creation of the unit, Assistant … [Read more...] about Austin PD Drones: Department to Launch Robotics Unit
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DJI Still Dominates Public Safety Sector, Survey Finds
A newly released market survey by AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS reveals that DJI continues to dominate the public safety sector, holding more than 90% of the market share: while Autel Robotics holds the number 2 position. The research was performed by Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), the leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the use of unmanned systems for … [Read more...] about DJI Still Dominates Public Safety Sector, Survey Finds
AIRT-DRONERESPONDERS Summer 2021 Public Safety UAS Survey Now Open
The AIRT-DRONERESPONDERS Summer 2021 Public Safety UAS Survey is now underway, exploring key issues affecting UAS programs at public safety agencies and emergency services organizations. " The latest non-profit research initiative to explore emergency services drone program growth, livestreaming, FAA, and other issues impacting public safety," says the announcement. The … [Read more...] about AIRT-DRONERESPONDERS Summer 2021 Public Safety UAS Survey Now Open
Public Safety COA: FAA Expert Talks Mistakes and Misconceptions – Steve Rhode’s Public Safety Drone Column
In this week's column - the mistakes and misconceptions about flying under a public safety COA, as Steve Rhode talks about his recent interview of FAA representative John Meehan. The following is one of a biweekly series on public safety drone issues by Steve Rhode, Chief Pilot with the Wake Forest Fire Department and the North Carolina Public Safety Drone Academy, and … [Read more...] about Public Safety COA: FAA Expert Talks Mistakes and Misconceptions – Steve Rhode’s Public Safety Drone Column
DRONERESPONDERS and NUAIR Partner to Help New York Public Safety Agencies Implement Drone Tech
Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR) has taken a leadership position in helping agencies and companies across the state adopt drone technology. Now, public safety drone organization DRONERESPONDERS and NUAIR have strengthened their partnership to assist agencies in New York state to integrate drone technology, using the significant resources of both parties to … [Read more...] about DRONERESPONDERS and NUAIR Partner to Help New York Public Safety Agencies Implement Drone Tech
