All images courtesy Axon, used with permission. Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Sky-Hero, making a mature, field-tested suite of tactical robotics available to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) police agencies across the United States. Previously limited to government and defense use, the Sky-Hero … [Read more...] about Axon Brings Sky-Hero Tactical Robotics Suite to U.S. Public Safety Agencies
Police Drones
Ghost Town: How an Abandoned Mining Town Became a Cutting-Edge Drone Training Ground
Company uses deserted town as DFR training site By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A police-operated drone flies along a deserted street in a small town, searching for victims of a tragic incident at a school. The UAV spots a figure lying on the ground, a young boy, and the remote operator relays the information to an incident commander to affect a rescue … [Read more...] about Ghost Town: How an Abandoned Mining Town Became a Cutting-Edge Drone Training Ground
Join Us for the Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review: Exploring Drone Program Development and Risk Management
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 4, at 3:00 PM EST and join the next installment of the Public Safety Drone Review. This episode will focus on how drones are revolutionizing public safety operations and the best ways to manage the risks involved. We're excited to have Amy Wiegand, an expert in drone business development, and Katie Thielmeyer, UAS Program Manager for the … [Read more...] about Join Us for the Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review: Exploring Drone Program Development and Risk Management
Hempstead Police Department Introduces Drone-As-First-Responder System from Flock Safety
New Technology Aims to Enhance Emergency Response Times The Hempstead Police Department announced plans to deploy a new Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) system later this year. This initiative, powered by the Flock Aerodome DFR system from Flock Safety, will mark the first such deployment in New York State. Faster and Safer Emergency Responses The Flock Aerodome DFR system … [Read more...] about Hempstead Police Department Introduces Drone-As-First-Responder System from Flock Safety
Lawmakers Call for Declassification of National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made Drones
Chairs of Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce Committees Urge DHS and DOE to Release Information on Potential Threats On June 20, 2024, House Committee on Homeland Security Chair Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Call for Declassification of National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made Drones
