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

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Drones for Good

As of today, DJI released a global map that showcases all the known Drone-Assisted Rescues Worldwide. 413 lives have been saved with the help

Haye KestelooJun 29

Police

In England, drones with thermal cameras are an effective tool in the discovery and prosecution of illegal cannabis farms and their operators.

Haye KestelooJun 27

Drones for Good

A drone has been deployed in the search and rescue mission that continued on Friday for a missing hiker at the Colorado National Monument.

Haye KestelooJun 27

Legal

Saskatchewan's Minister of Highways said highway patrol chief fired after improper purchases of silencers, high-power rifle scope, and drone.

Haye KestelooJun 26

Drones for Good

Drone photos from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) show the extent of an oil spill after a boat had sunk in the Glasson Dock Marina

Haye KestelooJun 24

Search & Rescue

A drone with a thermal camera locates two canoers who were in distress after their vessel began taking on water in Bridgewater, MA. The two

Haye KestelooJun 22

Police

A Superior Court judge has ordered the release of police drone videos and other video footage from the investigation into the...

Haye KestelooJun 19

New York

The New York City Council passed a bill that when signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio would force the NYPD to disclose their use of drones.

Haye KestelooJun 19

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