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DJI

DJI Drone AED Delivery System Saves Critical Minutes at Ski Race

American Birkebeiner ski race medical teams use a drone emergency response system that delivers Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Haye KestelooApr 4

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, AVSS on M30, Tariff Drone Prices, Drone at MLB Game, TX Drone Ban Bill

First, potential leaks give us a glimpse of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro and the new RC Pro 2 controller. Second, the DJI M30 series gets clearance for flight

Greg ReverdiauApr 4

DJI

Dunwoody Police Deploys Cutting-Edge Drone First Responder Program, Reaching Emergencies in 90 Seconds

Dunwoody Police Department has become the latest metro Atlanta law enforcement agency to revolutionize emergency response by deploying drones that can reach incidents faster than officers navigating through suburban traffic. The department’s new Flock Safety drone system can deploy from a climate-controlled nest atop City Hall and reach virtually any location within city limits in…

Haye KestelooApr 3

Skydio

Oceanside Police To Deploy Drone First Responder Program, Cutting Response Times From Minutes To Seconds

The Oceanside Police Department (OPD) is preparing to implement an advanced drone first responder program that could dramatically reduce emergency response times from over six minutes to just 70 seconds, according to information shared by NBC 7. The initiative, which will be presented to the Oceanside City Council on April 23, represents a significant technological…

Haye KestelooApr 3

FAA

FAA Grants Sinclair Historic Approval for Drone Operations Over People and Vehicles

In a groundbreaking development for broadcast journalism, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Sinclair, Inc. a blanket approval to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), better known as drones, over people and vehicles without requiring per-use waivers. This landmark authorization reportedly makes Sinclair the first broadcaster to receive such comprehensive permissions, signifi

Haye KestelooApr 2

DJI

Glendale PD’s Drone First Responder Program: Revolutionizing Urban Crime Response

The Glendale Police Department has officially implemented an innovative Drone First Responder (DFR) program, expanding the technology’s law enforcement applications throughout Arizona. The department plans to strategically position launch pads across the city to create a comprehensive aerial response network that will dramatically reduce emergency response times and enhance officer safety. Accordi

Haye KestelooApr 2

Amazon

Amazon Resumes Drone Deliveries After Two-Month Pause Due to Sensor Concerns

Amazon has reportedly officially restarted its Prime Air drone delivery operations in both Tolleson, Arizona, and College Station, Texas, following a two-month suspension of the service. The company confirmed last week that deliveries have resumed after completing a necessary software update to address a potential sensor abnormality and receiving approval from the Federal Aviation Administration…

Haye KestelooApr 1

Delaware

Delaware Sets New Rules For Insurance Companies Using Drone Imagery

Delaware’s Department of Insurance has issued new regulatory guidance governing how insurance companies can use drone-captured aerial imagery in property assessments, establishing stronger consumer protections for homeowners across the state. The regulations, outlined in Bulletin No. 150 released by Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, aim to prevent insurers from making arbitrary policy decis

Haye KestelooMar 30

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