There’s no question that drone technology has progressed far beyond strictly recreational use. Â Drones are critical equipment in enterprises including agriculture, construction, inspec... Read more
American government spending on drones is expected to more than double in eight years, according to an American market research firm. A report released by Ohio-based Freedonia Group predicts... Read more
DroneLife and JobforDrones today announced a partnership with Fire Cam, the world leader in drone technology solutions focused on Fire and Police applications. The two sites will help introd... Read more
The University of Maryland is flying ahead as a leader in drone testing projects for emergency services. Last month, UM’s UAS Test Site team partnered with nearby Charles County Emergency Me... Read more
Students in a South Carolina County academic program received a firsthand view from above of how drones are changing the game for public-safety agencies. This month, the Horry County Fire Re... Read more
U.S. Forest Service officials are asking drone operators to stay away from the CA wildfires, as firefighters complain that drones are interfering with their efforts. Nine different wildfires... Read more
A small California city has joined the growing ranks of American municipalities to add firefighting drones to their public-safety arsenal. The Menlo Park Fire Protection District recently ob... Read more
Fighting a raging fire is one of the toughest uphill battles in the public-safety world. When the call comes, firefighters are forced to rush into a blaze or disaster scene with very little... Read more
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are developing a new drone that may help stop the spread of wildfires by starting smaller fires. The Unmanned Aerial System for Fire Fightin... Read more
While American lawmakers ignite increasingly combustible debates about drone regulations, firefighters across the U.S. are quietly adapting UAV technology in unique ways to save lives. Texas... Read more
It’s a cliché but nonetheless true – where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And, for a growing number of communities, where there’s fire there may be drones. As drone technology continues to blo... Read more