First Responders

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

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Police

The arrival of new technology often stirs waves of excitement and concern. This summer, Worcester police's acquisition of a drone did just that.

Haye KestelooSep 18

Police

Almost 40% of residential break-ins in East Lindsey targeted mobile homes, causing the police to find new solutions in the form of police drones.

Haye KestelooSep 17

Drone as First Responder

Hurricanes have long fascinated and threatened us. Traditional ways of studying them, however, can be perilous. Enter the drones.

Haye KestelooSep 16

FAA

Drone popularity has surged. Yet, as these flying devices gain traction, they present new challenges, especially around firefighting zones.

Haye KestelooSep 16

Police

That's what happened at the Quality Inn in Galloway Township and other places in New Jersey. The culprit? A drone dropping green dye.

Haye KestelooSep 6

Skydio

From the University of Zurich, where engineers showed an AI-driven drone, named "Swift", that dominated human opponents in competitive racing.

Haye KestelooAug 30

Police

NYPD emphasized a stringent a no-drone or "zero-tolerance policy" for any drones observed around the tournament venue, assuring swift action

Haye KestelooAug 29

Police

During the high-octane events of the Manx Grand Prix, a motorcycle fan got a hefty fine for operating a drone where it shouldn't have been.

Haye KestelooAug 29

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.