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Teledyne FLIR Offers Discount on SIRAS Drones for First Responders

Promotion Provides a Major Discount on Professional-Grade Drones Through the End of 2024 Teledyne FLIR, a part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced a limited-time promotion for first responders on its SIRAS™ drone. The promotion offers a 28 percent discount, bringing the price of the SIRAS down to $6,995. The offer is available until the […]

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Ukraine Invests in Domestic Defense Industry to Strengthen Post-War Economy

New Agreements Highlight Ukraine’s Commitment to Local Production of Military Technologies Ukraine is taking significant steps to bolster its defense capabilities and support its economy by focusing on domestic production. The Ministry of Defense has signed new agreements to procure locally produced drones, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and communication equipment, reports Global Defense News. These […]

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UK Firefighters Deploy Autonomous Drone Swarms in Groundbreaking Wildfire Prevention Test

Windracers’ AI-Powered Ultra UAVs Show Promise in Early Detection and Rapid Response to Wildfires by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Windracers, a UK-based autonomous cargo drone developer, recently announced that their flagship Ultra UAV had been tested by the Lancashire Fire and Rescue service for wildfire prevention, as part of an effort to test […]

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TCOM Expands All-Domain Capabilities with Equinox Acquisition

TCOM’s Equinox acquisition prepare company for ‘all-domain’ world By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill TCOM Equinox acquisition Officials with TCOM LP, a producer of lighter-than-air aerostat platforms, said the recent acquisition of Equinox Innovative Systems, a manufacturer of both free-flying and tethered drones, will give the combined company the ability to facilitate communications “from the […]

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BRINC and Echodyne Collaborate to Enhance BVLOS Drone Operations for First Responders

Partnership Aims to Eliminate the Need for Visual Observers in Emergency Drone Deployments BRINC, a leading innovator in drone technology for first responders, has announced a strategic partnership with Echodyne, a company known for its advanced ground-based radar systems. This collaboration aims to integrate Echodyne’s cutting-edge MESA® radar technology into BRINC’s Drone as First Responder […]

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Magnolia’s Fire Department Leverages Drones to Tackle Natural Disasters and Rapid Growth

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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SkySafe Wins Contract to Enhance Border Security with Drone Detection Technology

New Partnership to Strengthen US Southern Border Protection SkySafe, a leading company in drone detection and airspace security, has been awarded a significant contract by Amentum, a global engineering and project management firm. This contract is part of the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center’s (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. The Department of Homeland […]

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Aerodome and Flock Safety Partner to Expand Drone-As-First-Responder Technology

New Integration Aims to Enhance Public Safety Response Capabilities Aerodome and Flock Safety have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Aerodome’s next-generation Drone-As-First-Responder (DFR) technology with Flock Safety’s crime-solving platform. This collaboration aims to enhance public safety by deploying drones to emergency situations and sensor alerts, thereby decreasing response times and improving the safety of […]

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Why Didn’t the Secret Service Use Drones to Protect Former President Trump?

The Role of Drones in Protecting High-Profile Events: A Lesson from the Trump Rally Shooting On July 13, a tragic incident unfolded at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a rooftop near where former President Donald Trump was speaking. This event resulted in the […]

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Quantum Systems Enhances Reconnaissance Drone Capabilities in Ukraine with AI Upgrade

New Receptor AI System Boosts Autonomous Navigation and Image Recognition for GNSS-Denied Environments German reconnaissance drone developer Quantum Systems recently announced that they had recently begun testing an upgrade to their “Receptor AI” multi-sensor system in Ukraine. This Jetson Orin Nvidia powered-AI system includes several sensors for the Vector reconnaissance drone that allow for enhanced […]

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