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Aviation Community Urges Immediate End to Shutdown as FAA Faces Escalating Strain

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The aviation community has issued a unified call to Congress to end the ongoing federal government shutdown, now stretching into its sixth week. In a joint statement released November 6 by the Modern Skies Coalition, more than 40 leading aviation organizations, including the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), warned that the prolonged disruption […]

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Drones on Call: Motorola Integrates UAVs into 911 Systems

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Motorola Solutions teams with 2 UAV companies on Drone as First Responder (DFR) Applications By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A police officer, encountering an emergency situation, pushes a button on his hand-held radio and automatically dispatches a drone to come to his aid. In another scenario a team of officers en route to the […]

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Overcoming Connectivity Challenges in Urban Drone as First Responder Programs

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At the Drone Thought Leadership Summit, hosted by the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies Center for Public Safety and Justice in collaboration with DRONERESPONDERS, public safety leaders talked about how Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are changing the way agencies respond to emergencies. One issue that is paramount in urban […]

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Drone Mapping Transforms Police Crash Investigations: A Blue Marble Geographics Case Study

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Drones are rapidly becoming indispensable tools for law enforcement, not only for real-time situational awareness and Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs, but also for post-incident documentation and analysis. A recent case study from Blue Marble Geographics, featuring the Windham, Maine Police Department, illustrates how drone mapping is revolutionizing crash investigations—delivering efficiency, accuracy, and value. […]

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DJI’s Big Move, US Drone Manufacturing and the Future of Counter UAS on Weekly Wings

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In this episode of Weekly Wings, a DroneLife.com podcast, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down some of the most critical updates in the drone industry, including DJI’s decision to remove GeoZone restrictions and the broader implications of the ongoing U.S. push to eliminate Chinese drone influence. They discuss how this move aligns with the […]

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Flying Lion Achieves Milestone: Over 50,000 Drone as First Responder Flights Completed

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Expanding Drone Technology Enhances Safety for Communities and First Responders All images credit Flying Lion, used with permission. Flying Lion, Inc., a leading drone service provider, has announced a major achievement in Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. By the end of 2024, the company successfully completed 55,773 DFR flights, with more than 35,000 conducted […]

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Drone Nerds Drives Innovation, Collaboration at Second-Annual ElevateUAV Conference

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Florida’s Can’t Miss Drone Show by DRONELIFE Contributor T. Seth Ford (Nashville, TN) Images courtesy Seth Ford, used with permission. Kovens Conference Center, Florida International University, November 12–14, 2024 Sounds of rotors, lots of them, echoed outside the Kovens Conference Center at Florida International University for the ElevateUAV 2024 Conference, hosted and organized by Ft. […]

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BRINC and Skyfire Consulting Partner to Get More DFR Programs Off the Ground

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BRINC, Skyfire partnership aims to improve emergency response times and operational efficiency for law enforcement and emergency services. BRINC, a developer of public safety technology, has announced a new partnership with Skyfire Consulting, a firm specializing in drone solutions for security and public safety. The collaboration is set to refine and expand drone-as-first-responder (DFR) programs […]

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