Nearly 2,000 public safety professionals gathered in Phoenix for AXON Week 2025, where the conversation focused on the future of drones—not just as emergency tools, but as essential city infrastructure. AXON, a global leader in public safety technology, highlighted its Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs and the expanded capabilities brought by its 2024 acquisition of … [Read more...] about Drones as City Infrastructure: AXON, Skydio, and the Next Leap for Drone in a Box Technology
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AXON Week 2025: DedroneBeyond and DFR, Expanding BVLOS Operations
AXON Week 2025, held in Phoenix from May 22–25, brought together nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore the latest in technology for first responders. AXON, a global leader in public safety innovation, showcased its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program and the expanded capabilities made possible by its 2024 acquisition of Dedrone, a company recognized worldwide … [Read more...] about AXON Week 2025: DedroneBeyond and DFR, Expanding BVLOS Operations
Axon Week 2025: Unified Awareness and Responsible Innovation Drive Drone Integration for Public Safety
Axon Week 2025, held in Phoenix from April 22–25, convened nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore how integrated technology can save lives and build safer communities. The event—merging Axon Accelerate and TaserCon—centered on the theme of unified awareness, with keynote speakers emphasizing that technology, when paired with transparency and responsible innovation, … [Read more...] about Axon Week 2025: Unified Awareness and Responsible Innovation Drive Drone Integration for Public Safety
Texas considers ban on Chinese drones for state agencies
First responders warn that proposed country-of-origin drone ban could hinder life-saving operations and increase costs for Texas agencies. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill More than a dozen witnesses representing police, fire and emergency response agencies, spoke out recently against a bill pending in the Texas state legislature that could ban the purchase by … [Read more...] about Texas considers ban on Chinese drones for state agencies
Draganfly Expands Focus on Public Safety Market with New Advisory Board Led by Homeland Security Expert
Formation of Public Safety Advisory Board Drone solutions developer Draganfly Inc. recently announced the formation of its Public Safety Advisory Board, reinforcing its commitment to the growing law enforcement and public safety sector. Global public safety expert and Homeland Security advisor Paul Goldenberg will serve as the inaugural Chair of the Board. Leadership by … [Read more...] about Draganfly Expands Focus on Public Safety Market with New Advisory Board Led by Homeland Security Expert