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Ruston Police Department says its BRINC drone Patsy helped officers identify and arrest a fraud suspect in the agency’s first drone-assisted arrest, underscoring how Drone as First Responder programs are spreading into smaller U.S. departments.
After two months of flying and editing with DJI's Avata 360, Josh Spires says the 455g hybrid FPV drone gets the core pitch right: capture the full sphere, frame the shot later, and still keep a conventional single-lens mode when you want it.
Reno police used a BRINC Drone as First Responder aircraft to track an armed suspect through a 30-minute manhunt and guide officers to a calm arrest. The incident also shows how BRINC is competing for a growing share of the U.S. public-safety drone market.
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This week: the FCC moves against eight alleged DJI front companies, San Francisco police drone feeds were exposed online for months, BRINC raises $125 million, and Duke Health is now flying defibrillators to real 911 calls.
Leaked photos and an earlier FCC filing suggest DJI is testing an Osmo 360 II prototype with a larger battery, pointing to a late-stage refresh of its 360 camera lineup.
North Charleston police demonstrated a Skydio X10 Drone as First Responder program they want to launch by July 2027, but funding still has to clear a December budget vote.
DJI promoted its Mic Mini wireless microphone on TikTok with an AI-generated presenter, then deleted the ad after creators pushed back. The campaign turned a product promotion aimed at creators into a debate about trust and whether the demonstration itself could be believed.
The Minneapolis City Council deadlocked 6-6, killing a free 75-day Skydio Drone as First Responder trial after members cited the company’s ties to ICE and the Israeli military, despite neighboring cities expanding similar programs.
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