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

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In a concerning event in New Ipswich, a drone recently interfered with the timely departure of a medical helicopter. The incident occurred on a

Haye KestelooAug 24

Firefighters

Washington state firefighters are at their wits' end. Drones, flown by onlookers, are hovering over wildfires, making the job even more difficult.

Haye KestelooAug 23

Police

In New York, police drones are making headlines. Lawmakers are debating their use by police, sparking heated conversations about public safety

Haye KestelooAug 23

Police

Not only did the latter bring in their K9 unit, but the state police also called upon their Drone Team and Search and Rescue Team.

Haye KestelooAug 22

Firefighters

A flagship Russian supersonic jet, the Tupolev Tu-22, was reportedly destroyed by a Ukrainian drone strike, with photos of the flaming aircraft...

Haye KestelooAug 22

Police

Russian Defense Ministry reports that two Ukrainian drones 'found' themselves in Russian airspace and were brought down over the Moscow region.

Haye KestelooAug 22

Firefighters

The Colorado Springs Fire Department has taken a giant leap in enhancing rescue operations with the addition of Chinese-made DJI drones.

Haye KestelooAug 21

Skyward

Police drones in the hands of police are on the rise, and they're taking the sky with unprecedented speed. While some celebrate the tech

Haye KestelooAug 20

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.