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Flock Safety Launches Aerodome DAS: Enterprise Drone Security for Critical Infrastructure

Flock Safety has officially brought its law enforcement-proven drone technology to the private sector with the September 25 launch of Flock Aerodome Drone as Automated Security (DAS), a turnkey automated drone system designed to protect airports, warehouses, healthcare campuses, and other large-footprint facilities. The announcement marks a significant expansion of autonomous drone security beyond

Haye KestelooSep 30

Police

Police Drones May Soon Scan License Plates From the Sky

A disturbing new report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has revealed the next frontier in police surveillance: drones equipped with automated license plate readers (ALPRs). Tech companies like Flock Safety are actively developing and pitching these systems to law enforcement, creating a powerful new tool that can track the movements of citizens from the…

Rafael SuárezSep 23

Hollywood Fire Department Launches Drone-Assisted Rescue System

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Hollywood Fire Department Unleashes Lifeguard Drones

The Hollywood Fire Rescue & Beach Safety department has officially launched a new drone program designed to drop life-saving flotation devices

Rafael SuárezSep 9

Skydio

Sparks Police Deploy Docked Drone for Faster Emergency Response

The Sparks Police Department has become the first agency in northern Nevada to deploy a docked drone system, enhancing emergency response times and situational awareness for critical calls. According to MyNews4, the Skydio drone system is designed for rapid, autonomous launches directly from a secured docking station within city limits. Rapid Drone Deployment in Seconds…

Haye KestelooSep 4

Police

Police Drones in Fulton Show Success as Syracuse Weighs Launching Its Own Program

FULTON, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department (SPD) is seeking the city’s approval for a new drone program to assist with high-priority incidents, following the proven success of the Fulton Police Department’s aerial operations. WSYR-TV reports that Fulton’s drones have demonstrated wide-ranging benefits beyond crime-fighting, particularly in search and rescue missions. Fulton Police Demonstrate C

Haye KestelooSep 4

Skydio

Police Drones Assist Firefighting and Robbery Arrest in San Diego County

A police drone provided critical aerial support during a commercial fire in La Mesa while a second unit helped locate a theft suspect nearby, according to the El Cajon Police Department. The dual incidents on Monday demonstrated how the city’s Drone as First Responder Program is expanding its role in both public safety and firefighting…

Haye KestelooAug 26

FAA

Oceanside Police Launch Drone as First Responder Program to Cut Response Times

The Oceanside Police Department has officially launched a Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot program, aiming to slash response times from an average of five minutes down to just 60–90 seconds. The 13-month initiative, approved by the Oceanside City Council, is funded by a $264,816 state grant and is designed to improve officer safety, enhance…

Haye KestelooAug 20

Police

Oak Brook Police Deploy Illinois’ First Fully Autonomous Drone as First Responder

Cutting-edge unmanned aircraft technology has arrived in suburban Chicago, with the Oak Brook Police Department becoming the first in Illinois to launch a fully autonomous drone as a first responder tool. According to a WLS report, the drone—developed by Flock Safety—can respond faster than patrol cars across the village, raising both public safety potential and…

Haye KestelooAug 17

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