By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department has continued to expand its current drones as first responders (DFR) program, despite concerns that its use of drones and equipment made by Chinese company DJI could raise security issues. In January Chief Stacey Graves Police created a specialized DFR unit, with four officers who are … [Read more...] about Kansas City Police Move Forward With DJI For DFR Program Expansion
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Versaterm Acquires DroneSense, Advancing Drone as First Responder Integration
Public safety software provider joins growing list of major companies investing in drone technology for first respons Versaterm, a global public safety software provider, has acquired DroneSense, a leading developer of drone operations platforms for emergency response. This move signals a growing trend of mainstream public safety technology companies investing in drone … [Read more...] about Versaterm Acquires DroneSense, Advancing Drone as First Responder Integration
Celebrating and Advancing Women in UAS and Public Safety
Women DRONERESPONDERS to Host Second Official Meeting at National Public Safety UAS Conference The Women DRONERESPONDERS (WDR) Sub-Alliance will hold its second official meeting on March 11, 2025, during the National Public Safety UAS Conference. The meeting will take place at the Festhaus in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA, and will highlight the contributions of women in … [Read more...] about Celebrating and Advancing Women in UAS and Public Safety
Don’t Miss Michael Lighthiser, Deputy Chief of Police at George Mason University on the Public Safety Drone Review
Don’t miss the discussion with Michael Lighthiser, Deputy Chief of Police at George Mason University. Scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, the upcoming episode will give the audience a chance to learn about how George Mason University deploys drones to support public safety, coordinates with other departments and partners, and communicates with their … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Michael Lighthiser, Deputy Chief of Police at George Mason University on the Public Safety Drone Review
Live from a Demo of the Drone-in-a-Box Optimus System: Don’t Miss the Public Safety Drone Review, March 5
Drone in a Box Infrastructure for Public Safety: on the next Public Safety Drone Review, Tuesday, March 5. Register here for the upcoming episode of the Public Safety Drone Review on Tuesday, March 5 at 3:00 pm EST. This webcast, co-sponsored by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS, is set to deliver insights into drone technology advancements for fire and police departments. … [Read more...] about Live from a Demo of the Drone-in-a-Box Optimus System: Don’t Miss the Public Safety Drone Review, March 5
