Drone-as-first-responder programs, pursuit footage, evidence policy, and the departments putting UAS on patrol.
The Redmond Police Department has implemented a cutting-edge Drone As A First Responder (DFR) pilot program, utilizing a DJI Matrice 3D drone in a box to respond to 911 calls since April, reports KIRO 7. This innovative approach aims to improve emergency response times and provide real-time information to ground units. Rapid Response and Efficiency…
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have five stories for you. First off, an update on the DJI Ban. Secondly, a creepy drone stalker
60-Year-Old Faces Charges of Menacing and Weapon Possession On June 19, 2024, Joseph H. Dishaw, a 60-year-old man from Ogdensburg, NY, was arrested by State Police for menacing in the 2nd degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree. The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred on June 18, 2024, at…
DJI Drone Currently in Use, Seattle-Made BRINC Responder on the Way The Redmond Police Department is pioneering the use of drones as first responders in the western Washington area. Since April 2, they have been deploying a DJI drone to most 911 emergencies, reportedly providing officers with an aerial perspective even before they arrive on…
Legislation Aims to Balance Public Trust and Effective Policing As police departments across Northeast Ohio increasingly adopt drone technology, State Representative Bernie Willis is pushing for legislation that would require law enforcement to obtain search warrants for drone surveillance. House Bill 149 aims to strike a balance between maintaining public trust and allowing police to…
Lakewood Police Use Infrared Drone to Locate Unresponsive Boy Lakewood police used a drone equipped with an infrared camera to rescue an intoxicated teen who had wandered off into a dark field on May 10. The teen was found unresponsive and not breathing, but officers were able to revive him with CPR. According to Lakewood…
Police Department to Use Drones as First Responders The Oswego City Police Department in New York has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations without visual observers. The approval will allow the police department to deploy drones as first responders to emergency calls,…
As the debate surrounding the potential ban on DJI drones continues to unfold, it's crucial to separate fact from fiction. With the fluidity and volatile
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