Drone-as-first-responder programs, pursuit footage, evidence policy, and the departments putting UAS on patrol.
On June 25, 2025, the Los Angeles Police Commission approved a new policy allowing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to deploy drones for routine emergency calls, marking a significant shift from their prior use in only high-risk scenarios like barricaded suspects or explosives, according to the Los Angeles Times. This decision launches a pilot…
On June 24, 2025, a Republic, Missouri, man was indicted for attempting to destroy a Greene County Sheriff’s Office drone, highlighting growing concerns over drone interference. Franklin E. Brownlee, 40, faces federal charges that could set a precedent for regulating drone-related crimes, according to the Springfield News-Leader. This case underscores the increasing need for robust…
Cincinnati’s police department has launched a drone program featuring expensive Skydio drones to strengthen public safety and tackle rising crime, aiming to cover 90% of the city by the end of 2025. Announced on June 24, 2025, by Police Chief Teresa Theetge, the initiative uses unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to assist investigations, manage traffic incidents,…
Riverside officials announced the initiative, equipping police, firefighters, and code enforcement with drones to detect and document violations
A missing man was rescued from the brink of hypothermia in West Richland, Washington, thanks to a drone equipped with thermal imaging, highlighting the growing role of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in search and rescue (SAR) operations. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported the successful mission early Sunday morning after locating the man near the…
On a quiet night in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, an NYPD drone proved its worth by helping apprehend two burglary suspects in minutes, highlighting the growing role of drones in urban policing. Exclusive video footage from the NYPD shows the drone’s rapid response to a 911 call, tracking suspects and guiding officers to their location with…
After years of quiet, French drone maker Parrot roared back into the spotlight at the Paris Air Show on June 16, 2025, unveiling the ANAFI UKR, a compact, AI-driven micro-drone built for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). Designed for defense forces and public safety agencies, this rugged platform thrives in GPS-denied warzones and urban operations,…
Today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced accelerated development of interceptor drones to combat the escalating threat of Russian drone swarms, particularly Iranian-designed Shahed drones, targeting Ukrainian cities, reports Reuters. This technological push, driven by domestic enterprises, aims to bolster air defenses amid intensified Russian assaults, including a recent attack on
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