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

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Police

Deputies used a drone to track down a suspected DUI driver without success. A Fresno County sheriff's deputy noticed a driver in a pickup...

Haye KestelooDec 1

Firefighters

On Saturday a drone interfered with helicopters that were involved in fighting the Cameron Peak fire in Colorado. As part of the fire...

Haye KestelooNov 23

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

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.