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Former Fire Chief Turned Drone Advocate Shares Insights on Public Safety and Legislation
Wayne Baker’s Journey from Firefighting to DJI In a recent interview, Wayne Baker, former fire chief and current Director of Stakeholder Engagement at DJI, shared his experiences and insights on the use of drones in public safety and the challenges…
Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2 Release and More?
Welcome to our weekly UAS News Update, and we have three stories for you this week. A drone shop owner gets arrested for prison drops. The Baltimore Bridge collapse TFR. And then, lastly, a possible DJI Avata 2 release next…
“Drone Force Philly”: Mayor Parker’s Plan to Boost Public Safety with Police Drones
In her recent budget proposal, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has allocated $2.7 million towards police drone technology as part of an effort to improve public safety in the city. This investment, dubbed “Drone Force Philly,” has been met with…
Draper Couple Warns Community About Suspicious Drone Encounter
Invasion of Privacy Raises Concerns A Draper couple, Drew and Lorene Joosten, are alerting their neighbors after a disturbing incident involving a drone outside their home. The drone, with its green lights pointed towards their windows, hovered for about two…
Duluth Police Use Drone to Locate Missing 12-Year-Old Girl
Quick Action and Drone Technology Lead to Safe Recovery A 12-year-old girl who threatened to run away from the Stowe Elementary School area in Duluth, Minnesota, was quickly located by police using a drone on Wednesday. The Duluth Police Department…
Robotic Police Dog Shot, Credited with Preventing Bloodshed
In a tense standoff in Barnstable, Massachusetts, a robotic police dog named Roscoe played a crucial role in apprehending an armed suspect while potentially saving human lives. The incident, which occurred on March 6, showcased the effectiveness of using advanced…
Summit Police Department Launches Drone Program to Enhance Public Safety
The Summit Police Department in New Jersey has announced the launch of a new drone program aimed at bolstering its law enforcement and public safety operations, reports Union News Daily. The department has acquired a DJI Matrice 30 drone equipped…
Drone Photographer’s Beach Outing Turns into Life-Saving Rescue Mission
Quick Thinking and Drone Skills Help Locate Capsized Kayaker In a remarkable turn of events, a drone photographer’s casual beach outing with his dogs transformed into a life-saving rescue mission. Mike Busch, the photographer behind Great South Bay Images, initially…
Two Men Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Drugs into Prison with Drone
In a brazen attempt to smuggle contraband into a West Tennessee prison, two men were apprehended by the Bells Police Department on Wednesday night. The suspects were caught with a drone and a variety of illegal items, including fentanyl pills,…
The Importance of DJI Drones in Saving Lives (and Money)
In a recent letter to the Connecticut General Assembly, Deputy Chief Mark Gentile of the Rocky Hill Fire Department strongly opposed Senate Bill 3, which includes a ban on the purchase and use of Chinese DJI drones and other foreign-made…
Drone Assists Tracy Police in Dramatic Hostage Rescue
Tracy police successfully rescued a woman held at gunpoint and arrested two suspects in a tense operation on Friday. The incident unfolded at a residence on Lankershire Drive, where officers deployed a video-equipped drone to survey the scene and apprehend…
Helicopter’s Close Call with Drone in Londonderry Raises Safety Concerns
A private helicopter reportedly experienced a “near miss” with a drone near the Foyle Bridge in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, on Sunday. The incident has raised concerns about the illegal and dangerous operation of drones in restricted airspace, prompting police to…