Amazon Drone Deals: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC2 now for $1,099!
Search and Rescue
Search and Rescue Drones: Discover how drones are revolutionizing search and rescue operations. Stay updated on the latest news and technology developments.
Drones Redefine Emergency Response in Northern Ontario
Drones are steadily becoming a crucial part of the toolkit for emergency services in Northern Ontario, promising safer and more efficient operations. The Greater Sudbury Police Services (GSPS) has been capitalizing on these benefits since 2020, and they’re eager to…
Public Safety Drone News: LEDA Conference, Autel Drop System, Hardin County Sheriff Highlight
Welcome to this week’s Unmanned Tactical Group and Pilot Institute’s Public Safety UAS News Update. This week, we’re going to talk about the Law Enforcement Drone Association’s training conference, which just wrapped up in Nashville. We’re also going to discuss…
DJI Mavic 2 Drone Plays Crucial Role in Yellowstone River Rescue Operation
In a remarkable demonstration of teamwork and technological prowess, emergency services in Billings, Montana, combined forces for an effective multi-agency water rescue operation on July 9, 2023. Responding to a distress call from the Yellowstone River, the emergency teams ensured…
Up in the Air: Schulman’s Influence on Drone Policy
In this brief interview, Ramón Roche from PX4 dives into the experiences of Brendan Schulman, a key figure in shaping U.S. drone policy. Schulman, currently serving as Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, cut his teeth…
Burlington Police Invest in Powerful Chinese Drone Tech
After a tragic incident earlier this year, the Burlington Police Department has invested in a cutting-edge Chinese drone technology. The tragedy occurred last February when a local woman went missing. Despite an all-night search, she was found dead. The incident…
High-Tech Policing: SAPD’s Drone as First Responder Program
San Antonio Police Department is nurturing a burgeoning drone policing program, aiming to establish it as an official unit eventually. The program leverages automated drones as first responders, a futuristic vision conceptualized by the police chief. Let’s dive into this…
‘Invaluable’ Drones Elevate Police Response in Kentucky
In an initiative to enhance safety and efficiency, several local first responder agencies congregated for the second successive year at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kentucky. The purpose? To sharpen their drone operation skills under the expert guidance of the…
Illinois Unleashes Police Drones for Event Security
In a bid to bolster public safety, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill allowing increased use of police drones at public events. This decision comes just shy of a year since the devastating mass shooting at Highland Park.…
Swift Rescue: Chinese Drones Turn Lifesavers in Dutchess County
In Dutchess County, New York, a couple of adventurous hikers owe their rapid rescue to cutting-edge Chinese drones. The couple, in their twenties, had lost their way while hiking the trails on Stissing Mountain. As darkness fell, they placed a…
Long Beach to Fly High with $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal Drone
Eyeing an upgrade to their search and rescue operations, the City of Long Beach, New Jersey, has applied for a grant to secure an unmanned aircraft system, specifically a $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal drone. Triggered by the community’s concerns over…
Response to Proposed DJI Ban, House Bill 2864, and the Countering CCP Drones Act
You may already be aware of the ongoing attempts to restrict the use of DJI drones in the United States. Last year, we faced House Bill H6572, which has re-emerged this year as House Bill H2864. This legislation, proposed under…
This proposed DJI Ban is serious and you need to act now!
Alright, so a couple of months ago, I made a video talking about how DJI was being banned here in Florida for use with search and rescue workers and law enforcement. In the video, I said if we weren’t careful…