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These drones are stationed at charging nests around Hawthorne, ready for rapid deployment. Unlike other commercial drones, Responder includes red and blue lights and a siren, enhancing its law enforcement role.

Brinc

Hawthorne Police First to Use Brinc’s New 911 Drones

Hawthorne Police Department unveiled "Responder," a drone built specifically for responding to 911 calls. This marks the first deployment of Brinc's

Haye KestelooMay 24

Police

Aerodome’s Drones: The Future of Crime Scene Response

Drones vs. Helicopters: The New Normal in LA In Los Angeles, police helicopters have long dominated the skies. But now, drones are taking over as the preferred tool for first responders. Aerodome, a startup based in LA, is at the forefront of this shift. They operate in the Drone-As-First-Responder (DFR) space, deploying UAVs to provide…

Haye KestelooMay 23

China Tightens Control on Drone Exports Amid Global Security Concerns

DJI

Simi Valley Police Department Proposes Drone Program for Enhanced Surveillance

The Simi Valley Police Department is considering the implementation of a drone program to bolster its surveillance capabilities. The proposal, which includes the purchase of four to five DJI Mavic 3 drones at an estimated total cost of $55,000, is set to be voted on by the Simi Valley City Council during their upcoming meeting…

Haye KestelooMay 5

Department of Defense

Robinson Helicopter Acquires Drone Maker Ascent AeroSystems

In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America’s largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, a small drone maker based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The acquisition, for an undisclosed amount, marks a significant move for the 51-year-old company as it seeks to diversify…

Haye KestelooApr 24

Police

Drone Mishap Leads to Criminal Charges in California

A Dangerous Encounter in the Sky In a startling incident in California, Andrew Hernandez now faces criminal charges for the reckless operation of his drone. This case, emerging from an event that compromised the safety of a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) helicopter, highlights the increasing concerns over drone safety and the responsibilities of drone…

Haye KestelooJan 26

Police

SkyeBrowse Introduces Midnight Sun for Tactical Missions

SkyeBrowse is a platform for drone reality capture, and they have recently released a new feature called Midnight Sun. This tool can assist in...

Haye KestelooMar 3

Drone as First Responder

Skyebrowse’s TacBrowse creates 3D models with real-time data for tactical missions

TacBrowse is a new situational awareness technology that has been launched by SkyeBrowse. This tool is meant to give tactical teams real-time intelligence that they can use while they are on tactical missions. SkyeBrowse is the drone reality capture platform that is both the easiest and the fastest to use. Skyebrowse’s TacBrowse in action “SkyeBrowse…

Haye KestelooFeb 1

NASA

Elite space program will include a St. Louis drone startup

Out of 600 international businesses, St. Louis-based, drone startup WingXpand was chosen to participate in the "Techstars" program in Los Angeles.

Haye KestelooSep 26

Los Angeles

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