City’s DFR program financed by asset forfeiture funds By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Images: Jim Magill When the city of Conroe, Texas was considering establishing a Drones as First Responders (DFR) program, cost was a major issue. The city’s leaders solved that problem by arranging to have the bad guys pay for the program. In a recent press conference announcing … [Read more...] about Conroe Police Launch DFR Program Funded by Criminal Asset Seizures
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AirData UAV and LeoSight Bring Live Drone Data for DFR Programs
The new LeoSight AirData integration streams real-time flight data, telemetry, and operational insights from AirData directly into LeoCommand, giving dispatchers and field teams shared visibility across drone and DFR operations. LeoSight, a unified command software platform for public safety, has integrated with AirData UAV, one of the most widely deployed commercial drone … [Read more...] about AirData UAV and LeoSight Bring Live Drone Data for DFR Programs
FBI, Atlanta PD Stress Need for ‘No-Drone Zone’ Compliance
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor's note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) Federal, state and local officials are closely coordinating their … [Read more...] about FBI, Atlanta PD Stress Need for ‘No-Drone Zone’ Compliance
Public Safety Drone Review: May 5, 2026 with BRINC CEO Blake Resnick
Join the Live Discussion on May 5 Register here for the May Public Safety Drone Review. The next Public Safety Drone Review will take place at 3pm EST on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, bringing together public safety professionals for a live discussion on current news, operational insights, and new technology in the field. This month’s session will feature guest Blake Resnick, founder … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Review: May 5, 2026 with BRINC CEO Blake Resnick
Spokane PD Adds Skydio Drones Ahead of FIFA World Cup Security Push
Spokane PD to get 4 Skydio drones for World Cup security By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Spokane, Washington Police Department will get four new American-made drones to assist it in providing security surrounding a practice facility for a national team participating in the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. On April 20, the Spokane City Council approved the … [Read more...] about Spokane PD Adds Skydio Drones Ahead of FIFA World Cup Security Push
