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First Responder Drones: Explore how drones are revolutionizing first responder operations. Stay updated on the latest technology and applications in emergencies.
Omaha Police Department drone program is hugely successful
Launched late last year, the Omaha Police Department drone program has proven to be immensely successful within the first twelve months assisting with a wide range of drone operations.
Drones flew night and day to survey Surfside condo collapse
After the 12-story Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida collapsed on June 24, 2021, at 1:25 am, drones were flown night and day to survey the Surfside condo collapse and look for survivors. In total, more than 300 drone…
Police drone is a “necessary tool for you to do your job.”
On Thursday, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office received approval to acquire a $19,997 DJI Matrice 210 V2 drone. The police drone will provide a set of eyes in the sky and is considered a “necessary tool for you to do…
PIXL Drone Show #18 – Austin TX Public Safety Unmanned Systems
In this latest episode of our PIXL Drone Show, we talk with Coitt Kessler from Austin Fire Department and Adam Johnson from Austin/Travis County EMS about Public Safety Unmanned Systems, first responder training on UAS, other unmanned systems, and some…
NIST launches First Responder UAS Triple Challenge
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of the United States Department of Commerce has launched a new prize competition, the First Responder UAS Triple Challenge, to promote the use of drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS),…
German researchers develop rescue drone that recognizes calls for help
German researchers have developed a rescue drone that can recognize calls for help from people on the ground and link a position to it. The aim is to be able to start aid faster and more effectively after a natural…
Take the handcuffs off. Let us fly drones, says Fire Chief Schapelhouman
California Fire Departments are increasingly turning to Silicon Valley technology, such as drones, satellite images, and artificial intelligence to more effectively fight bigger blazes. In a recent article, Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman of the Menlo Park District said “Take the…
US chopper pilots claim highly customized drone “performed like no other”
US helicopter pilots claim a highly customized drone “performed like no other” in eluding capture. The facts of an inquiry into illegal drone activities that occurred in Tuscon, Arizona, in February were published Tuesday by records obtained by a military, defense,…
PIXL Drone Show #10 – Special Exemptions and Public Safety Drones
In this latest episode, the 10th already, of our PIXL Drone Show we talk to Matt Quinn, the owner of Great Lakes Drone Company about public safety, emergency drone response, regulations, waivers, and special exemptions. Be sure to check it out…
Emirates Police drones use facial recognition to track down criminals
It sounds like a scenario from a science fiction film, but in the Middle East, this is now a reality. The police force of the city of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates is now using police drones with facial…
Secret drone program planned by Chicago police
According to uncovered emails, the Chicago Police Department reportedly started a secret police drone program last year.
Crashed drone search leads first responders to missing woman
A crashed drone search leads first responders to a 47-year-old woman from Utah who went missing in November of last year. The woman, who may have struggled with mental challenges survived on a diet of grass, moss, and water. She…