Drones are now a critical tool in disaster response - and as the US suffers a series of historic storms, drones are being deployed to help with search and rescue, road clearing, and recovery efforts. DRONELIFE is appreciative of Justin McCarthy and Matt Sloane for taking the time to provide this post from SkyfireAI as their team is sheltered in Florida ready to deploy for … [Read more...] about SkyfireAI is On the Ground for Hurricane Response: An Inside Look at the Mission
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Minnesota Police Drone Deployments Nearly Quadruple in Four Years, Proving Cost Effective
State Report Reveals Dramatic Increase in Drone Flights Despite Modest Budget Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The state of Minnesota reported that the number of times police agencies in the state deployed drones without a warrant nearly quadrupled over the past four years, from 1,171 such missions in 2020 to 4,326 flights in 2023. According to data released … [Read more...] about Minnesota Police Drone Deployments Nearly Quadruple in Four Years, Proving Cost Effective
