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In a striking revelation from Danish television network TV 2, at least 71 municipalities across Denmark are operating a fleet of 223 drones manufactured by Chinese firm Da Jiang Innovations (DJI), a company blacklisted by U.S. authorities over national security concerns. While drones have become indispensable tools for tasks ranging from environmental monitoring to infrastructure…
The North Dakota Senate has voted to remove a $15 million drone replacement program from House Bill 1038 while preserving $11 million for expanding the state’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network, according to KFYR reports and legislative records, reports KFYRTV. Senator Kyle Davison (R-Fargo) led the successful motion to strip the Chinese…
Washington Township Police Department, Ohio has acquired a DJI Matrice 30T drone for emergency response and search-and-rescue operations, with funding of $17,000 provided primarily through the Washington Township Police Officers Association, according to Chief Michael Thompson. The department’s new M30T features a thermal imaging camera for heat detection in challenging conditions, coupled with a
The San Francisco Police Department has significantly expanded its technological capabilities in 2024, deploying DJI Matrice 30T drones as part of a comprehensive surveillance upgrade that includes automated license plate readers and mobile security cameras. The initiative marks the department’s first return to aerial operations since disbanding its helicopter unit over two decades ago, reports…
Natural disaster response organization StormPoint significantly enhanced its emergency operations through deployment of DJI Enterprise drones
Annapolis city officials are exploring the implementation of a drone program to enhance police response capabilities, according to a recent report from Capital Gazette. The proposed initiative aims to provide law enforcement with a bird’s-eye view of crime scenes, potentially improving suspect tracking and overall situational awareness. Inspiration from Hagerstown’s Success The Annapolis City Coun
KSBW reports that the Watsonville Police Department in California has successfully launched a drone program, marking a significant advancement in local law enforcement. The drone program, which consists of a DJI Mavic 3, a DJI Avata and a DJI Matrice 30, began just a month ago, has already proven its worth by facilitating its first…
NYPD drones dropping a floatation device New York City is taking beach safety to new heights this summer with the introduction of drones equipped to drop emergency floatation devices to swimmers in distress. In a collaborative effort, the NYPD, FDNY, and OEM are leveraging cutting-edge drone technology to enhance rescue operations and ensure the safety…
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