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

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Police

Aerial Intrusion? Drone Privacy Battle Reaches Michigan Court

Michigan Supreme Court is set to deliberate on a case centered on the legitimacy of drone imagery of a salvage yard located near Traverse City.

Haye KestelooMay 30

Police

Police Drones: Balancing Public Safety and Privacy in Hamilton, Canada

In light of ongoing concerns over potential surveillance misuse, Hamilton police still recommend broadening their police drone operations...

Haye KestelooMay 30

DJI

House to Ban DJI, FAA’s Public Opinion Change, cUAS ARK, Monroe County WIN

Today's agenda, we're going to be talking about the Federal House of Representatives House Bill H-6572, which is a full ban on DJI across the US

Greg ReverdiauMay 30

First Responders

Elevating Emergency Response: Nokia and Citymesh Belgian Drone Initiative

In a decisive win, Nokia has secured a contract to provide Belgian specialist Citymesh with a cutting-edge drone network platform and 70 DJI drone units.

Haye KestelooMay 25

First Responders

Helena’s Fire Department Embraces Drone Technology

Helena, Montana, is boosting public safety efforts with an innovative tool. The Helena Fire Department is now the proud owner of a drone worth

Haye KestelooMay 22

Aerial Recklessness: Laguna Beach Man's Drone Antics Lead to Probation Sentence - Drone Debate Ignites Privacy Concerns in Michigan - drone helps rescue mother

First Responders

Drone helps rescue mother and son in Florida

A drone was a key player in a rescue operation that saw a mother and her son safely guided out of Weeki Wachee Preserve in Florida after they lost

Haye KestelooMay 22

Firefighters

High-tech Drones Aid Firefighters, Pinpointing Hot Spots in Washington City Fire

In the nick of time for the fire season, local fire departments have welcomed a new ally to their ranks: high-tech drones. When a blaze devoured...

Haye KestelooMay 19

Search & Rescue

Summit Township Fire Department Bolsters Water Rescue Capabilities with Underwater Drone

Water rescues are taking a leap into the future, thanks to an innovative underwater drone now in use by the Summit Township Fire Department.

Haye KestelooMay 19

First Responders

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