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Drones Are Becoming Essential Tools in Disaster Recovery and Preparedness By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Drones are increasingly being deployed as a lifesaving tool in the response to natural disasters – as evidenced by the role UAVs have played in responding to a series of highly destructive hurricanes in the U.S. Southeast, and wildfires […]
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Drone as First Responder Set to Revolutionize Public Safety Evolve Dynamics, a British unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, has secured an Innovate UK Smart Grant from UK Research and Innovation. The grant will support the development of the company’s innovative Drone-in-a-Box (DiaB) technology, designed to enhance emergency response operations. Drone as First Responder (DFR): The […]
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In Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff bring listeners the latest updates from the drone and space industries. From SpaceX’s historic commercial spacewalk to the growing role of drones in disaster recovery, this episode covers an exciting range of topics. The hosts delve into cutting-edge developments […]
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New Network to Enhance Safety and Efficiency for Public Safety and Industry Nokia has partnered with Swisscom Broadcast to deploy a nationwide Drones-as-a-Service (DaaS) network across Switzerland. This deployment will feature 300 Nokia Drone-in-a-Box units aimed at enhancing safety and operational efficiency for public safety and industrial use cases. Building on Success in Belgium This […]
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Small Texas Town Puts its Drone Program to Work Combatting Natural Disasters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Since the spring of 2023, when it first began operating a drone program, the fire department of the small city of Magnolia, Texas has put its UAV to work to deal with a number of floods and […]
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New Legislation Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams In February 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization) was passed, calling for specific actions and timelines regarding drone regulation. Fotokite, an international provider of tethered drones for emergency response, has released a whitepaper highlighting how this new legislation impacts […]
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Enhanced Safety and Efficiency for Emergency Response uAvionix, a prominent provider of command, navigation, and surveillance technologies for drones, announced that the Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations without the need for Visual Observers (VOs). […]
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Investment led by CRV to accelerate development and deployment of advanced public safety solutions. Aerodome, a company specializing in Drone-As-First-Responder (DFR) technology, announced it has raised $21.5 million in Series A funding. The funding round, led by CRV with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Karman Ventures, Immad Akhund (CEO of Mercury), and Ford Street Ventures, […]
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Shaping the Future: The Critical Role of Congressional Hearings in Advancing Drone Integration for Public Safety by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view. Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com! In today’s increasingly connected world, the integration […]
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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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