First Responders

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

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Netherlands

The Dutch police will be investing heavily in expanding its drone fleet in the coming years. The police currently have about sixty drones.

Wiebe de JagerNov 19

Police

In Amarillo, Texas, the Potter County Sheriff’s Office said the fly-away police drone that went missing during a search for auto burglary...

Haye KestelooNov 18

Search & Rescue

In the Clear Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area in Colorado, search and rescue teams are searching with the help of a drone for a teenager

Haye KestelooNov 16

Drones for Good

On the island of Borneo in Indonesia, a drone locates a missing man from more than one mile away, saving rescuers time and energy...

Haye KestelooNov 16

France

During a traffic stop near the French city of Nancy, a suspected drone terrorist was arrested by the French police. the man was possibly...

Wiebe de JagerNov 13

Police

Drones play key role in documenting crime scenes, finding missing persons, & assisting with other issues at St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

Haye KestelooNov 6

Canada

Under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, drone footage has been released of the Vancouver police clearing Oppenheimer Park in 2019

Haye KestelooOct 30

Georgia

Brookhaven in Georgia will use drones to respond to 911 calls and emergencies and to conduct investigations as part of their first responder

Haye KestelooOct 29

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