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 spending will leap from $100 million to $250 million by 2025 with federal spending alone accounting for $170 million in new UAV tech purchases. “The state and local government market … [Read more...] about Report: Government Drone Spending to Double by 2025
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DroneLife and JobforDrones Partner with Fire Cam, Leading Provider of Drone Solutions for Fire and Police
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 introduce Fire Cam’s drone solutions to the US and Worldwide marketplace. “We are excited to be partnering with Fire Cam. Fire Cam is a 10 year old company, started and run by firefighters. … [Read more...] about DroneLife and JobforDrones Partner with Fire Cam, Leading Provider of Drone Solutions for Fire and Police
2 Ways the University of Maryland Helps Drones Save Lives
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 Medical Services to test a cloud-based drone operation platform called DroneOSS by ANRA Technologies. According to a UM press release, ANRA “allows real time flight management, flight … [Read more...] about 2 Ways the University of Maryland Helps Drones Save Lives
Drones Go to Summer School
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 Rescue showcased the department’s drone program to a local middle school project, the Summer Scholars Program. Part of an overall program to teach the principles of flight, the … [Read more...] about Drones Go to Summer School
Stay Away From the CA Wildfires! Complaints About Drones
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 are still burning throughout California, with almost 70,000 acres burned so far. Over 5,000 firefighters are working on containing the fires, state and federal authorities say. While … [Read more...] about Stay Away From the CA Wildfires! Complaints About Drones
