Police, fire, and search-and-rescue teams putting drones to work when minutes matter.
On April 7, 2025, Oregon’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 to advance Senate Bill 238, a proposal to broaden police drone use for 911 calls, suspect pursuits, and search operations, according to OregonLive. The bill, now headed to the Senate floor, aims to align Oregon with states like California and New York, where law enforcement…
DJI Enterprise has announced a product launch event scheduled for April 16 at 8 a.m. EDT, where the drone manufacturer is expected to unveil new spotlight and speaker payloads for its commercial drone lineup. The event’s taglines, “Light Up The Night” and “Reach Loud and Clear,” strongly suggest enhanced illumination and communication capabilities designed for…
Specialized drone teams have launched an intensive aerial search operation for 70-year-old Thomas Albe, who has been missing for nearly a week in the Englewood area. The vulnerable senior, who suffers from traumatic brain injury and dementia, was last seen on foot near East Fremont Avenue on April 4th, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s…
The Bow Police Department in New Hampshire will soon add an advanced drone system to its public safety arsenal, a move approved by the town’s select board to address critical response time challenges. The $9,713 investment will come from surplus funds resulting from three vacant positions within the department, reports The Concord Monitor. Police Chief…
SkySafe, a leading provider of advanced drone detection technology, has announced a strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions, combining their drone intelligence capabilities with Motorola’s global security infrastructure. This partnership aims to strengthen airspace security for critical infrastructure, public venues, and emergency response operations across the nation. Integration Brings Advanc
NASA steps up drone safety by testing an advanced software designed to predict airborne hazards before they occur, revolutionizing drone ops.
Dunwoody Police Department has become the latest metro Atlanta law enforcement agency to revolutionize emergency response by deploying drones that can reach incidents faster than officers navigating through suburban traffic. The department’s new Flock Safety drone system can deploy from a climate-controlled nest atop City Hall and reach virtually any location within city limits in…
The Oceanside Police Department (OPD) is preparing to implement an advanced drone first responder program that could dramatically reduce emergency response times from over six minutes to just 70 seconds, according to information shared by NBC 7. The initiative, which will be presented to the Oceanside City Council on April 23, represents a significant technological…
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