Police, fire, and search-and-rescue teams putting drones to work when minutes matter.
U.S. lawmakers are moving to block sales of new DJI drones as soon as December, raising costs and disrupting operations for farmers, builders, surveyors, and first responders that rely on the Chinese maker’s aircraft, according to a detailed report by The New York Times. The push follows Customs and Border Protection seizures that began in…
The Hollywood Fire Rescue & Beach Safety department has officially launched a new drone program designed to drop life-saving flotation devices
A Knox County Sheriff’s Office drone helped locate and apprehend a suspect who fled into wooded terrain after crashing a vehicle late Thursday night, according to a report from MyWabashValley.com. Drone-Assisted Search in Cornfields and Wooded Areas The incident began around 11:00 p.m. on September 4 when deputies responded to a vehicle crash on North…
"Drones for First Responders" program to track and locate the disguised suspect, leading to a swift and safe arrest.
The Sparks Police Department has become the first agency in northern Nevada to deploy a docked drone system, enhancing emergency response times and situational awareness for critical calls. According to MyNews4, the Skydio drone system is designed for rapid, autonomous launches directly from a secured docking station within city limits. Rapid Drone Deployment in Seconds…
Portland Police Bureau announced a new pilot expanding its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program—now in partnership with the Gresham Police Department—with leadership stating two drones will operate at each precinct to improve response and enhance safety, according to KATU’s report from Thursday’s press conference. The bureau added that it has recorded more than 400 successful…
FULTON, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department (SPD) is seeking the city’s approval for a new drone program to assist with high-priority incidents, following the proven success of the Fulton Police Department’s aerial operations. WSYR-TV reports that Fulton’s drones have demonstrated wide-ranging benefits beyond crime-fighting, particularly in search and rescue missions. Fulton Police Demonstrate C
But a man in Georgia just learned the hard way that ignoring the rules for that "epic drone shot" comes with some very real consequences.
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