The Blue sUAS list was designed to provide secure platforms for U.S. defense agencies - but use of the list has spread, causing confusion in the commercial and public safety drone sectors. A recent move by the state of Florida to limit public drone use to Blue sUAS has added to the problem. DRONELIFE talks to James Bushey of Adorama to clarify Blue sUAS and Public Safety … [Read more...] about Blue sUAS and Public Safety: Adorama’s James Bushey on New Challenges, and How to Get Started Anyway
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Drones in Law Enforcement: Essex Police Explains How They’ve Made it Work (VIDEO)
There are tremendous benefits realized from using drones in law enforcement: in a good program, drones enhance safety for both officers and the community. Now, early adopters of drones in law enforcement are able to share their results and help other departments get started. In the U.K., the Essex Police Department began their drone program in 2016 - after four years, they've … [Read more...] about Drones in Law Enforcement: Essex Police Explains How They’ve Made it Work (VIDEO)
Law Enforcement Drones: A Small U.S. Town Offers a Case Study
Law enforcement drones are a new, and sometimes controversial, tool for public safety agencies. With the increasing need for social distancing and the usual budgetary stressors, local police departments are being forced to do more with less manpower. The town of Linn, Wisconsin worked with a consulting firm to start a drone program - and to measure the results. Here's what … [Read more...] about Law Enforcement Drones: A Small U.S. Town Offers a Case Study
EHang Launches a Firefighting Drone for High-Rise Fires [VIDEO]
EHang has had a great year. Now, the world's leading passenger drone platform is not introducing an entirely new aircraft, but a new application. EHang is launching a new version of the EHang 216 as a firefighting drone. EHang's firefighting drone, the EHang 216F, is specially designed for high-rise firefighting. EHang describes the 216F as "the world’s first large-payload … [Read more...] about EHang Launches a Firefighting Drone for High-Rise Fires [VIDEO]
AIRT Puts Newly Released Pix4DReact to the Test After Hurricane Dorian
DRONELIFE got a first look at Pix4DReact at their user conference last month. The software is designed to provide 2D mapping intelligence in the field - processing immediately, so that law enforcement, fire officials, or disaster recovery personnel can use the data to inform real-time critical decisions. The Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) is a non-profit … [Read more...] about AIRT Puts Newly Released Pix4DReact to the Test After Hurricane Dorian
