New Legislation by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Aims to Secure Drone Use for First Responders A new legislative proposal in the U.S. Congress, known as the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, is poised to strike a careful balance between enhancing...
Launching the Future of Public Safety: The Rise DFR Village Test Site Initiative In a major step forward for drone technology integration into public safety, Skyfire Consulting has unveiled the Rise DFR Village. Situated in Huntsville, Alabama, this unique facility...
Ninox Robotics and NSW Rural Fire Service’s Groundbreaking Partnership Enhances Bushfire Detection and Management with Advanced Drone Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Australian drone operator Ninox Robotics recently announced a joint operation with the New South Wales...
Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Mark Bathrick: A Deep Dive into Advancements in Drone Technology Don’t miss the discussion with former DOI Director Mark Bathrick. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, at 3:00 PM EST, the upcoming episode will offer direct...
Streamlining Drone Operations: BRINC’s LiveOps Enhances Public Safety Operations BRINC has unveiled its latest software platform, LiveOps, aimed at improving the management of drone operations for first responders. This platform brings together live streaming, two-way communications, fleet management, and evidence...
Weather and Drone as First Responder: Scalable DFR Requires Trusted Digital Weather Services By: Dawn Zoldi All images courtesy Virginia Innovation Partnership. Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs, in which a remote pilot in command (RPIC) can instantly activate a...
In a recent development aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities during crisis situations, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has announced the adoption of the Skydio X10 as its primary operational drone. According to a Verizon press release, this move...
At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference, Jeffrey Vincent, the Executive Director of the FAA’s UAS Integration Office, spoke to a packed house of public safety professionals about what is next for drone regulations – including a Notice of...
The DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference kicked off in Williamsburg, VA this morning. The conference opened with keynote addresses from industry thought leaders and change makers. Among the topics most discussed by attendees and speakers was the issue of...
Exploring the Potential Impact of Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box Solutions on Commercial Operations DRONELIFE attended a demonstration of the American Robotics Optimus system this morning, an innovative drone-in-a-box solution poised to transform commercial drone operations. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation...