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DJI Matrice 350 RTK Revamps Commercial Drone Capabilities
DJI, the leading manufacturer of civilian drones and aerial imaging tech, has today lifted the bar for commercial drone operators with its launch of the DJI Matrice 350 RTK (M350 RTK). This enhanced flagship drone platform offers increased versatility, safety,…
Drones Grounded at Isle of Man’s TT Festival: Safety Takes Pole Position
Fans attending the Isle of Man’s TT festival are being warned about the risks of flying drones during the event. The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) stated that it is illegal to operate a drone within 1000m (3280ft)…
Public Safety Drone News: CA & TX Bills, DJI Fined $279 Million, Training and Conference Overview
How’s it going, everybody? Welcome to our very first webcast with the Pilot Institute, an Unmanned Tactical Group partnership. We aim to provide you with up-to-date news specifically related to public safety. We plan to host these webcasts every other…
Why Has DJI Made So Many Mavic 3’s? – Should You Upgrade?
So, I made an error in my review video of the Mavic 3 Pro. Here, I said that there were seven different versions of the Mavic 3 available when there are actually eight different versions of this drone available to…
Revolutionizing Emergency Response: Skyfire’s Drone Solution
Skyfire Consulting, a public safety UAS consulting group, announced today the launch of Skyfire Response, an all-inclusive solution for Drone First Responder (DFR) programs. DFR programs revolutionize emergency response by deploying drones, enhancing public safety agencies’ capabilities and protecting communities.…
FDNY Showcases Drones for Emergency Response at First Responder Conference
At a recent first responder conference, the Fire Department New York showed how drones can be utilized by emergency personnel during large-scale crises. The FDNY employed this cutting-edge technology last month during the Ann Street building collapse, demonstrating its potential…
BCSO Initiates Aerial Initiative to Bolster Investigative Capacities
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is reportedly set to augment its investigatory capabilities by incorporating 30 cutting-edge police drones into its arsenal. The aerial devices are expected to expedite responses to precarious situations, furnishing law enforcement personnel with real-time…
H-E-B Elevates Sheriff’s Capabilities with DJI Drone Gift
Texas-based grocery store chain H-E-B announced on Wednesday that it will donate a $20,000 DJI drone to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office for International Drone Day. Sheriff Adam King expressed gratitude for the contribution, saying, “This is a huge boost…
Florida’s Battle Over DeSantis’ Chinese Drone Ban
Florida lawmakers have allocated $25 million to aid police in replacing their aerial drone fleets following Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration’s Chinese drone ban, that prohibits local governments from using Chinese-made drones earlier this year. Law enforcement agencies can now apply…
Lynchburg Police Secures Federal Funding for Drone Program
The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) in Virginia is set to receive a significant technology upgrade, thanks to federal funding. Last week, the Lynchburg City Council voted unanimously to allocate $362,047 in federal funds to the LPD for purchasing cutting-edge equipment,…
Arkansas Limits Foreign and DJI Drones for Law Enforcement
A new Arkansas law, Act 525 of 2023, prohibits law enforcement agencies from purchasing small drones from “covered foreign entities,” such as DJI drones, starting in 2027. According to Act 525 of 2023, a “covered foreign entity” is defined as…
Pennsylvania Fire Department Joins Drone Emergency Response Team
Emergency responders in New Berlin, Pennsylvania have combined their resources to offer drone and unmanned services to other agencies when needed. The response team operates as if they were responding with a fire truck. Four emergency service providers from Northcentral…