First Responders

Police, fire, and search-and-rescue teams putting drones to work when minutes matter.

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The Washington County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee successfully apprehended a rape suspect through the combined efforts of a thermal drone

Haye KestelooJan 2

DJI

With the help of a DJI drone, the Weber County Search and Rescue team successfully located 17-year-old Kai Zhuang, ending his disappearance

Haye KestelooJan 1

Police

A state appeals court ruled that the public has a right to access drone video footage captured by the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD).

Haye KestelooDec 31

Police

In an event, the Moore and Norman Police Departments in Oklahoma will compete in a high-stakes, high-speed drone race this March.

Haye KestelooDec 31

Police

In a collaborative search operation that included drones, the Fargo Police Department, with assistance from the North Dakota Highway Patrol

Haye KestelooDec 31

Police

In a demonstration of modern policing technology, the Hingham Police Department successfully used a drone to locate an unconscious man involved

Haye KestelooDec 31

Brinc

Schenectady Police Department is set to revolutionize its emergency response system by adding a fleet of advanced drones to its toolkit.

Haye KestelooDec 28

Police

Fears of a possible Russian sabotage attempt gripped central London on May 6, the day of the King's coronation. An amateur drone pilot...

Haye KestelooDec 26

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