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

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Skyfire Consulting, a public safety UAS consulting group, announced today the launch of Skyfire Response, an all-inclusive solution for Drone First Responder (DFR) programs.

Police

Revolutionizing Emergency Response: Skyfire’s Drone Solution

Skyfire Consulting, a public safety UAS consulting group, announces Skyfire Response, an all-inclusive solution for Drone First Responder programs.

Haye KestelooMay 9

DJI

FDNY Showcases Drones for Emergency Response at First Responder Conference

At a recent first responder conference, the Fire Department New York showed how drones can be used by emergency personnel during large crises.

Haye KestelooMay 8

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is set to augment their investigatory capabilities by incorporating 30 cutting-edge drones into their arsenal.

Police

BCSO Initiates Aerial Initiative to Bolster Investigative Capacities

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is set to augment their investigatory capabilities by incorporating 30 cutting-edge drones into their

Haye KestelooMay 8

Search & Rescue

H-E-B Elevates Sheriff’s Capabilities with DJI Drone Gift

Texas-based grocery store chain H-E-B announced on Wednesday that it will donate a $20,000 DJI drone to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office for International Drone Day. Sheriff Adam King expressed gratitude for the contribution, saying, “This is a huge boost to our department and will allow for increased coverage during incidents where technology works in…

Haye KestelooMay 3

Florida's Chinese Drone Ban Creates Challenges for Local Fire and Police Departments - New DJI Matrice 30 Thermal for Flushing Township Police Department - 7 DJI drones are approved for FAA's Remote ID for Drones - DJI launches the ultimate foldable DJI Enterprise drone, the DJI Matrice 30 or M30, and more...

Skydio

Florida’s Battle Over DeSantis’ Chinese Drone Ban

Florida lawmakers allocated $25M to aid police in replacing their drone fleets following Governor Ron DeSantis' administration's Chinese drone ban

Haye KestelooMay 3

DJI

Lynchburg Police Secures Federal Funding for Drone Program

Lynchburg City Council voted to allocate federal funds to the LPD for purchasing equipment, including a DJI Matrice for its drone program

Haye KestelooMay 1

RCMP's $30 Million Drone Dilemma Exposes North America's Chinese Drone Dependency

DJI

Arkansas Limits Foreign and DJI Drones for Law Enforcement

Arkansas law, Act 525 of 2023, prohibits law enforcement agencies from purchasing small drones from "covered foreign entities" such as DJI drones.

Haye KestelooMay 1

DJI

Pennsylvania Fire Department Joins Drone Emergency Response Team

Emergency responders in New Berlin, Pennsylvania have combined their resources to offer drone and unmanned services to other agencies when needed. The response team operates as if they were responding with a fire truck. Four emergency service providers from Northcentral Pennsylvania have come together to offer these services in the state. The four Unmanned Aircraft…

Haye KestelooApr 30

First Responders

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