Versaterm on the Drone Radio Show! In this episode, Ryan Bracken explains how Versaterm's acquisition of DroneSense is helping agencies move beyond standalone drone programs by integrating drones directly into cad and dispatch workflows. We discuss what successful drone programs have in common, how agencies can build sustainable operations while working within budget … [Read more...] about Versaterm on the Drone Radio Show! Next Level Integration of Drones into Public Safety
Police Drones
Conroe Police Launch DFR Program Funded by Criminal Asset Seizures
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
Fort Worth Takes a Vendor-Neutral Approach to Building Its DFR Program
Fort Worth PD ‘test drives’ vendors’ DFR systems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As police departments across the country are increasingly adding drones as first responder programs to their arsenal of law enforcement tools, each agency has to make decisions as to what set of DFR systems will best fit the needs of their particular community. The Fort Worth Police … [Read more...] about Fort Worth Takes a Vendor-Neutral Approach to Building Its DFR Program
Can Drones Replace High-Speed Police Pursuits? BRINC’s Guardian Points to a New Model
At the recent Motorola Solutions [NYSE: MSI], BRINC CEO Blake Resnick outlined a vision that challenges one of policing’s most dangerous practices: the high-speed vehicle chase. While drones have long supported public safety, their limitations have kept them largely out of active pursuit scenarios. With the introduction of BRINC's Guardian drone, that boundary may be … [Read more...] about Can Drones Replace High-Speed Police Pursuits? BRINC’s Guardian Points to a New Model
A Day in the Life in Ouachita Parish: Inside a Real-Time Crime Center Where Drones Shape the Response
From first call to final decision, how aerial intelligence is helping Ouachita Parish deputies arrive informed, and safer. A System Built for Real-Time Response At the recent Motorola Solutions Summit 2026, DRONELIFE had the opportunity to sit down with Chief Deputy Larry Knight of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. Knight has been instrumental in bringing new … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life in Ouachita Parish: Inside a Real-Time Crime Center Where Drones Shape the Response
