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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DJI’s Comments on the BVLOS NPRM: “Let’s Make Sure it Works for Everyone”
DJI Warns BVLOS NPRM Could Exclude Its Platforms — With Big Implications for Users DJI’s Viewpoints: Support for BVLOS, but Exclusion Concerns In a recent Viewpoints blog post, DJI welcomed the FAA’s proposed Part 108 regulation for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, calling it an important step toward enabling scalable drone operations. But the company warned … [Read more...] about DJI’s Comments on the BVLOS NPRM: “Let’s Make Sure it Works for Everyone”
The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness
At DRONELIFE, we are proud of our partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, an international public safety drone community. Here, we are please to present this guest post by Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS, on the need to equip first responders with counter drone technology, training, and authority. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payments for guest posts. Empowering … [Read more...] about The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness
Drones in Disaster Response: Harnessing the Potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems
The Role of Drone Technology in Crisis Management and its Impact on Communities In the wake of recent devastating earthquakes in Japan, the question arises: how can the drone community be best leveraged to respond to communities in crisis? This is not the first time drones have been deployed in disaster response. They were first recognized as a valuable tool during Hurricane … [Read more...] about Drones in Disaster Response: Harnessing the Potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems
Original Skydio Video Series Tells the Stories of First Responders in Critical Missions
If you've ever wondered exactly how drones get used during a public safety mission, the new Skydio video series is worth watching. In Episode 1, The Fire, a 3-minute video explains exactly how and in what situations a Skydio drone is deployed by first responders: showing the outputs, explaining the sensors used, and describing the use by various stakeholders. Through the … [Read more...] about Original Skydio Video Series Tells the Stories of First Responders in Critical Missions
