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Skyfire Consulting, a public safety UAS consulting group, announced today the launch of Skyfire Response, an all-inclusive solution for Drone First Responder (DFR) programs.

Police

Revolutionizing Emergency Response: Skyfire’s Drone Solution

Skyfire Consulting, a public safety UAS consulting group, announces Skyfire Response, an all-inclusive solution for Drone First Responder programs.

Haye KestelooMay 9

DJI

FDNY Showcases Drones for Emergency Response at First Responder Conference

At a recent first responder conference, the Fire Department New York showed how drones can be used by emergency personnel during large crises.

Haye KestelooMay 8

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is set to augment their investigatory capabilities by incorporating 30 cutting-edge drones into their arsenal.

Police

BCSO Initiates Aerial Initiative to Bolster Investigative Capacities

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is set to augment their investigatory capabilities by incorporating 30 cutting-edge drones into their

Haye KestelooMay 8

AUVSI

Elevate Your Drone Game: XPonential 2023 Now Open

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicles International (AUVSI) hosts its XPonential conference, which is one of the world's top drone conferences.

Haye KestelooMay 8

New legislation in the Iowa legislature aims to criminalize drone flights in certain situations. House File 572 proposes charging individuals with a simple misdemeanor for flying a drone over someone's farm or home outside city limits.

FAA

Iowa Lawmakers Seek to Limit Drone Flights Over Homes and Farms

New legislation in the Iowa legislature aims to criminalize drone flights in certain situations. House File 572 proposes charging individuals with

Haye KestelooMay 5

DJI

DJI $279M Lawsuit, Autel Alpha Leak, Country of Origin Ban, NPRM for …

DJI loses $279 million in a lawsuit, Autel Robotics is potentially releasing a new drone called the Alpha, an Arkansas country of origin ban bill

Greg ReverdiauMay 5

FAA

FAA Greenlights Guardian Agriculture’s Drone System for Nationwide Use

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Guardian Agriculture the go-ahead to operate its drone system throughout the country.

Haye KestelooMay 5

In a first for South Bay, California, drones are being utilized to combat mosquitoes following an unusually wet winter. The Santa Clara Vector Control District has initiated drone usage this week to help reduce the growing mosquito population.

Drones for Good

South Bay Deploys Drones to Battle Rising Mosquito Population

In a first for South Bay, California, drones are being utilized to combat mosquitoes following an unusually wet winter. The Santa Clara Vector Control District has initiated drone usage this week to help reduce the growing mosquito population. Nayer Zahiri, the district’s manager, explained that they aim to control the mosquito stages before they become…

Haye KestelooMay 4

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