Senator Umberg Adjusts Proposed Bill in Response to Law Enforcement Concerns Over Operational Impact By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A California state lawmaker, who had introduced a bill to prevent local law enforcement agencies from purchasing Chinese-made drones, said he plans to ease the restrictions in the proposed legislation after getting pushback from police … [Read more...] about Proposed Chinese Drone Ban in California: A Conversation with State Senator Tom Umberg on SB 99
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GAO Report: Remote ID Not Living Up to Potential
GAO Urges FAA and DHS to Enhance Support and Develop Network-Based Solutions for Effective Drone Identification and Safety Compliance By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the agency found that the FAA and the Department of Homeland Security need to do more to ensure that FAA’s regulations requiring … [Read more...] about GAO Report: Remote ID Not Living Up to Potential
Congressional Hearings Propel Drone Integration for Public Safety: Key Insights and Future Directions
Shaping the Future: The Critical Role of Congressional Hearings in Advancing Drone Integration for Public Safety by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view. Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com! In today's increasingly connected world, the … [Read more...] about Congressional Hearings Propel Drone Integration for Public Safety: Key Insights and Future Directions
BRINC and Skyfire Consulting Partner to Get More DFR Programs Off the Ground
BRINC, Skyfire partnership aims to improve emergency response times and operational efficiency for law enforcement and emergency services. BRINC, a developer of public safety technology, has announced a new partnership with Skyfire Consulting, a firm specializing in drone solutions for security and public safety. The collaboration is set to refine and expand … [Read more...] about BRINC and Skyfire Consulting Partner to Get More DFR Programs Off the Ground
Researchers, Law Enforcement Come Together: The RTC, Florida’s F1RST Partner to Train Local, State and Federal Government Agencies
The Regional Training Center (The RTC) and Florida's Forensic Institute for Research, Security and Tactics (F1RST) have partnered to provide training to local, state, and federal government agencies. The RTC is a unique, non-profit center of research and training for public safety and government agencies. America’s leading UAS innovator and California’s largest certified … [Read more...] about Researchers, Law Enforcement Come Together: The RTC, Florida’s F1RST Partner to Train Local, State and Federal Government Agencies