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SkySwap Program: A New Path for Public Safety Drone Compliance

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Axon Introduces Drone Swap Program to Help Agencies Transition to Secure, American-Made Drone Technology Public safety agencies in the U.S. increasingly rely on drones to enhance situational awareness, support search-and-rescue missions, and improve operational efficiency. However, evolving regulations and national security concerns are posing challenges for agencies that depend on drones, particularly those manufactured overseas. […]

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How CBP Leverages Drones to Secure Borders and Enhance National Security: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview

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U.S. CBP deploys drones in multiple ways to complete its mission By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol deploys a wide range drone types of to help fulfill its mission to safeguard the nation’s borders, enhance its economic prosperity and protect the American people. CBP’s pilots fly everything from small […]

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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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Flock Safety Acquires Uniform Sierra Aerospace: Enhancing Drone Technology for Public Safety

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Expanding Public Safety Capabilities with Drones Flock Safety, a company known for its suite of public safety solutions, has acquired Uniform Sierra Aerospace. Uniform Sierra Aerospace, a U.S.-based provider of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for public safety, brings its expertise in American-made, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant drones to Flock’s growing portfolio. This acquisition […]

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Nevada Law Restricts Public Safety Agencies from Using DJI Drones, Limits Drone as First Responder Applications

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New UAV Regulations, Effective January 1, 2025 Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), effective January 1, 2025, places new restrictions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by public agencies and law enforcement. The law prohibits the purchase or operation of drones and related equipment from certain entities, including those flagged by the U.S. Department […]

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Celebrating and Advancing Women in UAS and Public Safety

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Women DRONERESPONDERS to Host Second Official Meeting at National Public Safety UAS Conference The Women DRONERESPONDERS (WDR) Sub-Alliance will hold its second official meeting on March 11, 2025, during the National Public Safety UAS Conference. The meeting will take place at the Festhaus in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA, and will highlight the contributions of women […]

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Texas Lawmaker Proposes Drones for School Security: A “Less-Lethal” Solution

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Mithril Defense and Texas Legislators Push for UAVs with Pepper Spray to Enhance School Safety Amid Funding Challenges by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill An Austin-based defense and security company is promoting the use of drones to provide security at public schools, and at least one Texas lawmaker has apparently signed on to the idea. […]

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North Dakota Proposes $15 Million to Replace Chinese-Made Drones

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Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to allocate $15 million to replace these drones. The bill mirrors similar efforts by other states, […]

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Palm Springs Police Department Aims to Revolutionize Drone Response with DFR 2.0

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Expanding UAV Operations for Public Safety with Beyond Visual Line of Sight and Advanced Community Engagement by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The city of Palm Springs, California is planning to expand its police department’s current drone program early next year by launching what city officials are calling Drones as First Responders 2.0. Police Lt. […]

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Emergency Flotation Devices on Drones: This Episode of the Drone Radio Show Podcast!

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In this episode of the Drone Radio Show Podcast, host Randy Goers speaks with the Omada Group, about emergency flotation devices and how drones using this technology can save lives. Drone Radio Show · Aerial Lifesavers: The Role of Drones in Water Rescue and Saving Lives: Arcady Shteynberg and Eddie Bennet, Omada Group Arcady Shteynberg and […]

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