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

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Drone Incidents

A Canadian police drone of the DJI Matrice 210 type collided with a Cessna carrying two people during deployment by a Canadian police force.

Wiebe de JagerAug 24

Drones for Good

DJI organizes a webinar that will share insights from veteran SAR drone pilots from public safety agencies and their DJI drone programs.

Haye KestelooAug 16

Drones for Good

High-tech drones from Pegasus Imagery and artificial intelligence to aid firefighters in their battle against out-of-control wildfires.

Haye KestelooAug 16

Police

The Vallejo police department expands a successful drone program after having used unmanned aircraft since 2017. The police have used drones

Haye KestelooAug 16

Drone Incidents

The Dixie Fire drone incident is under investigation by the FAA and the FBI. The drone flight had interfered with Cal Fire aircraft fire...

Haye KestelooAug 12

Drones for Good

The Omaha Police Department drone program has proven to be immensely successful, assisting with a wide range of drone operations.

Haye KestelooAug 12

DJI

The police drone will provide a set of eyes in the sky and is considered a “necessary tool for you to do your job," according to a county

Haye KestelooJul 31

Texas

We talk with Coitt Kessler from Austin Fire Department and Adam Johnson from Austin/Travis County EMS about Public Safety Unmanned Systems.

Haye KestelooJul 27

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