Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to...
Join us on Tuesday, December 3, at 3:00 PM EST for the latest episode of the Public Safety Drone Review. This special year-end episode will reflect on the top stories and key issues that shaped the public safety drone landscape...
How drones used for criminal activity are driving bipartisan calls for expanded detection and mitigation powers. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Earlier this month, sheriff’s deputies in Marlboro County, S.C. arrested two men after recovering a large package of...
Drones Prove Effective for Rapid, Real-Time Response in Urban Settings The New York City Police Department (NYPD) continues to demonstrate its pioneering role in integrating drones into law enforcement operations with the launch of the “Drone as First Responder” (DFR)...
New drone technology enhances public safety by improving response times and situational awareness for law enforcement. Flock Safety, a well-known name in public safety technology, has announced the acquisition of Aerodome, a company specializing in Drone as First Responder (DFR)...
New Partnership Brings Faster Water Rescue Solutions for Public Safety Agencies BRINC and OMADA Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving water rescue operations by using drones to deploy Emergency Flotation Devices (EFDs). This collaboration brings together BRINC’s...
Demonstration Marks Key Milestone in Japan’s ReAMo Project, Paving the Way for Safe and Efficient One-to-Many Drone Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Recently, Tokyo-based...
Advanced Drones Deployed to Detect Hidden Hotspots in Quebec’s Bushfire Zones In response to one of the most severe bushfire seasons on record, Canadian firefighters in Quebec are utilizing advanced drone technology from Australian company Carbonix. The initiative aims to...
Windracers’ AI-Powered Ultra UAVs Show Promise in Early Detection and Rapid Response to Wildfires by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Windracers, a UK-based autonomous cargo drone developer, recently announced that their flagship Ultra UAV had been tested by the...
Multi-Modal Connectivity and Advanced Features to Improve Mission Success US drone manufacturer Skydio has announced significant upgrades to its X10 drone connectivity solutions, aiming to address and overcome limitations in traditional point-to-point connectivity. With the X10 on the market for...