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Portland Police Expands Drone Program, Adds Gresham Partnership and Precinct-Level Coverage
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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 from Thursday’s press conference. The bureau added that it has recorded more than 400 successful…

Police Drones in Fulton Show Success as Syracuse Weighs Launching Its Own Program
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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 demonstrated wide-ranging benefits beyond crime-fighting, particularly in search and rescue missions. Fulton Police Demonstrate C

Drone Captures Stunning Rescue of Pilot From Sunken Plane
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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 movie set. This was a real-life drama off the coast of Oak Island, North Carolina,…

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