First Responders
First Responder Drones: Explore how drones are revolutionizing first responder operations. Stay updated on the latest technology and applications in emergencies.
NYC’s Drone Permits: A Flight Through Bureaucratic Hurdles
New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams, has boldly stepped into the future, announcing plans to infuse the city’s operations with cutting-edge drone technology. To ensure that “drone use doesn’t spin out of control,” a stringent regulatory framework and elaborate permitting…
Drone to the Rescue in Heart-Stopping Cornfield Search
In a remarkable display of modern technology’s role in law enforcement, a drone was instrumental in saving a man’s life in Sumner County, Tennessee. The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office employed the use of this aerial device when a routine welfare…
NYPD’s Drones Sound the Alarm in Emergencies
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has commenced trials for drones capable of broadcasting public safety alerts, particularly in times of emergencies. This initiative came into the spotlight on a rain-drenched Sunday, when New York’s emergency notification system flagged…
Drones Redefine Emergency Response in Northern Ontario
Drones are steadily becoming a crucial part of the toolkit for emergency services in Northern Ontario, promising safer and more efficient operations. The Greater Sudbury Police Services (GSPS) has been capitalizing on these benefits since 2020, and they’re eager to…
New Bills Propel Drones in Wildfire Fights
In a bid to ramp up the battle against wildfires, drones are soaring onto the scene, thanks to federal lawmakers’ initiatives. Yet, the bureaucratic entanglements around regulations and procurement pose significant challenges, prompting Congress to bolster unmanned aircraft’s use for…
Malfunction Turns Drone Light Show Aquatic
Friday night’s friendly soccer game of the Matildas, Australia’s women’s team, saw an unexpected aquatic show at the Docklands. More than a hundred drones, intended to light up the sky with messages of support, malfunctioned and took a nosedive into…
Sky Coppers Show Zooms into High-Tech Drone Policing
Get ready to swap your typical Netflix binge for an adventure in law enforcement like no other. Channel 4 in the UK is taking audiences to new heights with their latest show, “Sky Coppers.” This exciting series follows the drone…
Public Safety Drone News: LEDA Conference, Autel Drop System, Hardin County Sheriff Highlight
Welcome to this week’s Unmanned Tactical Group and Pilot Institute’s Public Safety UAS News Update. This week, we’re going to talk about the Law Enforcement Drone Association’s training conference, which just wrapped up in Nashville. We’re also going to discuss…
DJI Mavic 2 Drone Plays Crucial Role in Yellowstone River Rescue Operation
In a remarkable demonstration of teamwork and technological prowess, emergency services in Billings, Montana, combined forces for an effective multi-agency water rescue operation on July 9, 2023. Responding to a distress call from the Yellowstone River, the emergency teams ensured…
Baltimore Police Drone Use: A Call for Feedback
The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is opening its doors to community input on a proposed policy to employ police drone technology for crime scene management and tactical operations. In an announcement made Wednesday, BPD outlined their plan to leverage drones…
Up in the Air: Schulman’s Influence on Drone Policy
In this brief interview, Ramón Roche from PX4 dives into the experiences of Brendan Schulman, a key figure in shaping U.S. drone policy. Schulman, currently serving as Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, cut his teeth…
How Firefighting Drones Might Outsmart Wildfires in Portugal
In an effort to combat the increasing threat of wildfires, Portugal has brought to the fore an innovative approach – a firefighting drone capable of dousing flames from above. The pioneering technology was put through a trial run in May,…