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

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DJI

Last month, the Sacramento Police Department provided insights into the military gear they possess, including DJI drones, and the new equipment

Haye KestelooAug 24

DJI

The City Commission’s fiscal committee unanimously gave the nod for an approximately $100,000 purchase, accounting for eight DJI drones for law

Haye KestelooAug 24

Police

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

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