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
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Utilities Prepare for BVLOS While Navigating the Post-DJI Transition
Utilities face challenges in establishing drone programs By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill While the owners of electric utility assets were some of the earliest adopters of drone technology, they are facing new challenges and opportunities – such as the expected adoption of new beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) regulations and government pressures to adapt their drone … [Read more...] about Utilities Prepare for BVLOS While Navigating the Post-DJI Transition
Spokane PD Adds Skydio Drones Ahead of FIFA World Cup Security Push
Spokane PD to get 4 Skydio drones for World Cup security By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Spokane, Washington Police Department will get four new American-made drones to assist it in providing security surrounding a practice facility for a national team participating in the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. On April 20, the Spokane City Council approved the … [Read more...] about Spokane PD Adds Skydio Drones Ahead of FIFA World Cup Security Push
TV Asahi and KDDI Smart Drone Partner for Disaster News Drone Deployment
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. TV Asahi and KDDI Smart Drone have announced a joint initiative to deploy autonomous drones from pre-positioned drone ports across Japan, targeting faster and safer aerial news coverage during natural disasters. The Limitations of Traditional Disaster … [Read more...] about TV Asahi and KDDI Smart Drone Partner for Disaster News Drone Deployment
Skydio Introduces Dock for X10: The Future of Scalable, Autonomous Drone Flight
New System Offers Autonomous Drone Deployment for Critical Operations Skydio has announced the release of Dock for X10, a new system designed to make autonomous drone operations more accessible and scalable. This technology builds on the company’s long-standing commitment to autonomy, enabling drones to operate without the constant attention of a skilled pilot. According to … [Read more...] about Skydio Introduces Dock for X10: The Future of Scalable, Autonomous Drone Flight
