Verizon Frontline Survey Highlights Growth in Drone Use Among First Responders A new survey from Verizon’s Frontline program indicates that public safety agencies are preparing for a major shift in technology adoption. The 2025 Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications Survey shows that nearly half of first responders expect to use drones and robotics on a daily basis … [Read more...] about Nearly Half of First Responders Expect Daily Drone Use Within Five Years
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Versaterm Acquires DroneSense, Advancing Drone as First Responder Integration
Public safety software provider joins growing list of major companies investing in drone technology for first respons Versaterm, a global public safety software provider, has acquired DroneSense, a leading developer of drone operations platforms for emergency response. This move signals a growing trend of mainstream public safety technology companies investing in drone … [Read more...] about Versaterm Acquires DroneSense, Advancing Drone as First Responder Integration
Texas considers ban on Chinese drones for state agencies
First responders warn that proposed country-of-origin drone ban could hinder life-saving operations and increase costs for Texas agencies. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill More than a dozen witnesses representing police, fire and emergency response agencies, spoke out recently against a bill pending in the Texas state legislature that could ban the purchase by … [Read more...] about Texas considers ban on Chinese drones for state agencies
Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Highlights Remote Training and Real-World Operations with Flying Lion’s Steven Katz
Join us on Tuesday, April 1, at 3:00 PM EST for the next episode of the Public Safety Drone Review, a free, live event presented by DRONERESPONDERS in collaboration with DRONELIFE. This month’s guest is Steven Katz, Vice President at Flying Lion, Inc., a leader in providing Drone as First Responder (DFR) and UAS support services for public safety agencies across the … [Read more...] about Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Highlights Remote Training and Real-World Operations with Flying Lion’s Steven Katz
Hempstead Police Department Introduces Drone-As-First-Responder System from Flock Safety
New Technology Aims to Enhance Emergency Response Times The Hempstead Police Department announced plans to deploy a new Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) system later this year. This initiative, powered by the Flock Aerodome DFR system from Flock Safety, will mark the first such deployment in New York State. Faster and Safer Emergency Responses The Flock Aerodome DFR system … [Read more...] about Hempstead Police Department Introduces Drone-As-First-Responder System from Flock Safety
