New Legislation Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams In February 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization) was passed, calling for specific actions and timelines regarding drone regulation. Fotokite, an international provider of tethered drones for emergency response, has released a whitepaper highlighting how … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization, Tethered Drones and Public Safety: the Fotokite Whitepaper
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FAA Approves BVLOS Operations for Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as First Responder Program
Enhanced Safety and Efficiency for Emergency Response uAvionix, a prominent provider of command, navigation, and surveillance technologies for drones, announced that the Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations without the need for … [Read more...] about FAA Approves BVLOS Operations for Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as First Responder Program
Aerodome Secures $21.5M in Series A Funding for Drone-As-First-Responder Technology
Investment led by CRV to accelerate development and deployment of advanced public safety solutions. Aerodome, a company specializing in Drone-As-First-Responder (DFR) technology, announced it has raised $21.5 million in Series A funding. The funding round, led by CRV with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Karman Ventures, Immad Akhund (CEO of Mercury), and Ford … [Read more...] about Aerodome Secures $21.5M in Series A Funding for Drone-As-First-Responder Technology
Congressional Hearings Propel Drone Integration for Public Safety: Key Insights and Future Directions
Shaping the Future: The Critical Role of Congressional Hearings in Advancing Drone Integration for Public Safety by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view. Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com! In today's increasingly connected world, the … [Read more...] about Congressional Hearings Propel Drone Integration for Public Safety: Key Insights and Future Directions
BRINC and Skyfire Consulting Partner to Get More DFR Programs Off the Ground
BRINC, Skyfire partnership aims to improve emergency response times and operational efficiency for law enforcement and emergency services. BRINC, a developer of public safety technology, has announced a new partnership with Skyfire Consulting, a firm specializing in drone solutions for security and public safety. The collaboration is set to refine and expand … [Read more...] about BRINC and Skyfire Consulting Partner to Get More DFR Programs Off the Ground
