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

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Drones aids in take down of alleged burglar in Kansas

A drone equipped with a thermal camera has been used in a police takedown of an alleged burglar in Lawrence, Kansas.

Josh SpiresJan 24

Search & Rescue

Colorado Sheriff’s Office Successfully Deploys Drone to Rescue Lost Backcountry Skier

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office has demonstrated the growing effectiveness of drone technology in search and rescue operations by successfully locating and guiding a lost backcountry skier to safety in the Shrine Pass area of Colorado. The incident, reported by Denver Gazette, marks another significant advancement in the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into…

Haye KestelooJan 23

Skydio

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Skydio Drone First Responder Program

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio has announced a comprehensive Drones as First Responders (DFR) program that will revolutionize their emergency response capabilities through automated drone deployment. The program, implemented in partnership with Skydio, represents one of the most ambitious automated drone response systems planned for law enforcement in the Midwest, according to WCPO.…

Haye KestelooJan 16

Police

Hempstead Police Launches First Drone as First Responder Program in New York State

Hempstead Village Police Department has become the first municipality in New York State to introduce a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, partnering with Flock Safety to enhance emergency response capabilities within the community. The new program, announced today at the Hempstead Village Police Department headquarters, will enable the deployment of AI-equipped drones that can…

Haye KestelooJan 15

Police

UK Prison Watchdog Warns of National Security Threat from Drone Deliveries at Maximum Security Facilities

Prison authorities in England are facing an unprecedented security crisis as drone deliveries to high-security facilities have escalated to a level that poses significant national security concerns, according to Charlie Taylor, the chief inspector of prisons. The alarming situation, detailed in recent inspection reports of HMP Manchester and HMP Long Lartin, reveals sophisticated drone operations…

Haye KestelooJan 15

Police

Former NY Fire Chief Charged with Forging FAA Drone License

A former fire chief in Central New York faces criminal charges for allegedly forging Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) credentials required to operate the department’s unmanned aircraft system. Michael J. Leonelli, 46, was arrested Wednesday after the Caughdenoy Fire Department discovered irregularities with his purported Part 107 certification, according to Syracuse.com. The incident highligh

Haye KestelooJan 11