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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.
Missing Pet? NY Drone Expert Has 90% Success Rate
In an innovative application of drone technology, retired State Police investigator Chad Tavernia has revolutionized pet recovery services in northern New York’s challenging terrain. Operating North Country Drone Search & Recovery, Tavernia has successfully located 42 dogs and 11 other…
Gainesville Police Deploy Paladin Drone Response System
Paladin Drones has completed a three-day training and deployment program with the Gainesville Police Department, establishing new automated drone capabilities for public safety operations. The implementation, led by UAV specialist Gregory Green, focused on system installation, testing, and hands-on flight…
Delta Police Pioneers Drone as First Responder Program with DJI Dock 2
According to DJI Enterprise, the Delta Police Department in British Columbia is enhancing public safety by using DJI Dock 2 technology in its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program. In a recent presentation, officers explained how these automated drones—set…
Drone Operator Faces Charges After Super Scooper Collision
A 56-year-old Culver City resident has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges after his drone struck and damaged a firefighting aircraft during the recent Palisades Fire. The incident resulted in temporary grounding of critical firefighting operations and substantial damage…
DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, Press Conference on NJ Drones, Drone Rescues Skier in CO
We have three stories for you this week: more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, we have a press release on the New Jersey drones, and then lastly the Colorado Police uses a drone to find a skier. Let’s get to it.…
Ocean County Sheriff Seeks Local Drone Control Authority as FAA Jurisdiction Questions Persist
During a Wednesday agenda session of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy reportedly emphasized that local law enforcement agencies require tools to protect airspace above their communities. According to reporting from the Asbury Park Press, recent…
Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction
In a landmark case highlighting evolving drone regulations, a Swedish court has convicted a 55-year-old man of operating a drone while intoxicated, marking the country’s first such prosecution. The drunk drone incident, which occurred at a classic car event in…
Monmouth County Sheriff Criticizes FAA Over Mysterious Drone Operations
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tuesday night regarding their handling of hundreds of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York during November and December. The criticism comes as the White House has…
San Bernardino Fire Department Pioneers Drone First Responder Program for Urban Fire Response
In a groundbreaking development for emergency services automation, the San Bernardino County Fire Department has launched an innovative drone first responder program, leveraging DJI’s M30T platform to revolutionize their approach to urban fire detection and response. The program, which began…
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. The drone’s thermal camera guided officers to the location of the individual at around 4:30am. An aerial takedown The…
DJI Removed Geofencing – A Good Move For Drone Operators?
So I’m a little behind on this topic as I went skiing last week, but in case you haven’t heard, DJI has removed all geofencing on all of their drones here in the United States, which has kind of been…
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…