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

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Police

A surveillance drone assisted multiple law enforcement agencies in catching a burglary suspect in Wichita County, Texas. The suspect...

Haye KestelooSep 11

ASSURE

ASSURE research partner K-State Polytechnic launches UAS Fire and HAZMAT Response Training. The best ways to use UAS in fire and emergency

Haye KestelooSep 8

Drones for Good

A drone showed the Pushmataha County Search and Rescue crew the way to an Oklahoma couple in urgent need of help after a flash flood...

Haye KestelooSep 7

Police

Last week, Sheriff Mike Harrison unveiled the newest asset to the police department, showcasing the latest drone technology. The brand new

Haye KestelooSep 4

Police

Auburn Police Department in the state of New York plans to start a drone program but needs to receive approval from the city council before

Haye KestelooSep 3

Firefighters

Firefighters in Colorado use drone-deployed dragon eggs against wildfires. These ping-pong sized balls have been used to help contain...

Haye KestelooSep 2

Firefighters

Firefighters turn to drones to fight the Woodward Fire in Marin County, California. The fire has been raging for two weeks and currently...

Haye KestelooSep 1

Amazon

Internal memo says the US Department of the Interior's decision not to buy drones with Chinese-made parts makes it hard to fight wildfires.

Haye KestelooAug 31

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