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Orlando approves $6.83M Skydio drone program after trial drone beat officers to the scene one-third of the time - GoPro Sells 114 Patent Assets to Skydio in Major Drone Industry Move. Chinese Drone Component Prices Surge, Impacting U.S. Market
Skydio

Cincinnati Police Deploy Expensive Skydio Drones to Enhance Public Safety by 2025

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,…

Haye KestelooJun 25
Sheriff’s High-Tech Drone Revolutionizes Lee County Safety with $400,000 Grant
Skydio

Sheriff’s High-Tech Drone Revolutionizes Lee County Safety with $400,000 Grant

In Lehigh Acres, Florida, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is soaring into the future of law enforcement with a cutting-edge BRINC drone that’s transforming how deputies respond to emergencies. Acquired through a nearly $400,000 grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, this advanced aerial tool—stationed at the 2nd Precinct on Homestead Road—is redefining…

Haye KestelooApr 24
BRINC's Guardian Drone Unveiled at IACP Boston, Promising Advanced Features for First Responders
Skydio

Syracuse Police Drone Program’s $619,000 Budget For 5 Drones Signals Blue sUAS Tech

Syracuse, New York, is poised to launch a pioneering “Drone as First Responder” program, expanding from high-priority 911 calls to any incident deemed to enhance public safety, according to a City Hall news release. Backed by a $619,000 budget for five drones, the initiative promises to bolster police efficiency amid staffing shortages but has sparked…

Haye KestelooApr 13
Don't F*ck with Skydio
Skydio

Skydio’s “Don’t F*ck with Skydio” Socks: A Defiant Message with a China Connection

At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned with the phrase “DON’T F*CK WITH SKYDIO” in bold, blue capital letters. Far from the standard corporate fare of logos or tame slogans, this expletive-laden message radiates aggression and defiance.…

Haye KestelooMar 11
Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added
Parrot

Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added

As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 in just a week. According to a comparison of the list between February 28 and March 6, 2025, eight vendors have been dropped, while three new ones have joined the…

Haye KestelooMar 6
Thermal Imaging Drone Assists in Suspect Capture After Michigan Car Crash
DJI

Thermal Imaging Drone Assists in Suspect Capture After Michigan Car Crash

In a compelling demonstration of drone technology’s growing role in public safety, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Department successfully deployed a thermal imaging drone to apprehend a suspect who fled a car crash in Fife Lake Township, Michigan, on February 20, 2025. The incident, reported by local authorities and covered by MLive, underscores how advanced…

Haye KestelooFeb 22
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