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Police Drone Use: Explore the impact of drones in law enforcement. Stay informed on the latest news, trends, and regulations surrounding police drone use.
Portland Police Expands Drone Program, Adds Gresham Partnership and Precinct-Level Coverage
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…
Police Drones in Fulton Show Success as Syracuse Weighs Launching Its Own Program
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…
Georgia Man Arrested for Flying Drone Over Chris Brown Concert
Every single one of us has been tempted. You see a massive, exciting event—a concert, a festival, a game—and the little voice in your head whispers, “Imagine the footage you could get from up there.” But a man in Georgia…
Drones Are Being Called in to Tackle Ravens Game Day Traffic
If you’ve ever been trapped in the sea of red taillights after a major sporting event, you know the special kind of frustration it brings. For fans of the Baltimore Ravens, that post-game traffic snarl is a legendary test of…
Drone Captures Stunning Rescue of Pilot From Sunken Plane
It’s the kind of heart-pounding scene you’d expect to see in a Hollywood movie. A small plane crashes into the ocean, the pilot is trapped in a tiny air pocket, and rescuers have seconds to act. But this was no…
Cartels Deploy FPV Drones and Anti-UAS Systems in Criminal Arms Race
Mexican drug cartels have dramatically escalated their use of weaponized FPV drones, transitioning from crude bomb-dropping quadcopters to sophisticated first-person view (FPV) attack drones while simultaneously deploying counter-drone systems worth over $100,000, according to reporting from The New York Times…
In Colombia, Militants Turn DJI Drones Into Deadly Weapons
The sound of a drone is supposed to be exciting. For us, it’s the sound of a powerful tool, a new perspective, a profession. But for the residents of Colombia’s volatile Cauca region, the familiar buzz of a multi-rotor drone…
Minnetonka First Responder Arrives in 60 Seconds. It’s a Drone.
When you call 911, the minutes it takes for police or paramedics to arrive can feel like an eternity. But in the city of Minnetonka, Minnesota, a new first responder is arriving on scene in seconds, and it doesn’t drive…
Skydio Drone with Thermal Camera Rescues Missing 70-Year-Old Woman
Every once in a while, a story comes along that cuts through all the noise about regulations and military hardware, and reminds us why we fell in love with this technology in the first place. This is one of those…
DJI docks cut El Paso emergency response from an hour to minutes with citywide, on‑prem DFR
El Paso, Texas, has deployed a citywide drone‑as‑first‑responder network built on 22 DJI Dock stations and FlightHub 2 On‑Premises, enabling remote launches from any laptop, live video to units en route, and a shift from after‑hours, 45–60 minute manual deployments…
Police Drones Assist Firefighting and Robbery Arrest in San Diego County
A police drone provided critical aerial support during a commercial fire in La Mesa while a second unit helped locate a theft suspect nearby, according to the El Cajon Police Department. The dual incidents on Monday demonstrated how the city’s…
Police Deploy Drones at Notting Hill Carnival for the First Time in Major Safety Operation
For the first time in its history, police deployed a drone squadron to the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s largest street festival, in an effort to reduce crime and improve situational awareness during the two-day celebration in London. The event, which…