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By early summer, Cleveland Metroparks will begin testing public safety drones along its eight lakefront properties, with one clear priority in mind: water rescues where seconds matter. The parks system has partnered with BRINC to trial two Drone as First Responder units at no cost for one year, giving the department time to see whether…
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona is working with Canadian manufacturer Draganfly on a custom hybrid drone that supposedly boasts a seven-hour flight time. The aircraft uses gasoline engines to drive onboard generators, which in turn keep its batteries charged while it flies. On paper, it is a huge leap from the 20 to…
The City of Victorville is set to become the first contract city with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to implement a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, following a unanimous City Council vote earlier this month that approved an $832,000 three-year contract with BRINC Drones. The initiative positions the Southern California desert city at…
The Laredo Police Department has launched a drone program that dispatches autonomous aircraft to high-priority 911 calls, enabling them to deliver Narcan during overdoses, provide live footage to officers, and arrive at scenes in less than three minutes. This initiative expands the department’s use of drones beyond traditional surveillance and crime scene tasks into real-time…
On May 27, 2025, Bridgeport, Connecticut, announced a pioneering initiative to integrate high-tech drones into its police and fire departments, aiming to enhance emergency response and public safety. Partnering with Flock Safety Group, the city is set to deploy fully autonomous drones equipped with night vision and live-streaming capabilities, marking a significant step forward in…
In Lehigh Acres, Florida, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is soaring into the future of law enforcement with a cutting-edge BRINC drone that’s transforming how deputies respond to emergencies. Acquired through a nearly $400,000 grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, this advanced aerial tool—stationed at the 2nd Precinct on Homestead Road—is redefining…
Syracuse, New York, is poised to launch a pioneering “Drone as First Responder” program, expanding from high-priority 911 calls to any incident deemed to enhance public safety, according to a City Hall news release. Backed by a $619,000 budget for five drones, the initiative promises to bolster police efficiency amid staffing shortages but has sparked…
First, Zipline expands its drone delivery services into Texas. Next, NASA is developing a new system to predict drone hazards before they occur.
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