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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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“A Great, Looming Concern”: Law Enforcement Pushes for Local Counter-Drone Authority

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How drones used for criminal activity are driving bipartisan calls for expanded detection and mitigation powers. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Earlier this month, sheriff’s deputies in Marlboro County, S.C. arrested two men after recovering a large package of drugs and cellphones, which the men allegedly dropped from a drone flying above the Evans […]

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NYPD’s ‘Drone as First Responder’ Program Expands Public Safety Strategy in New York City

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Drones Prove Effective for Rapid, Real-Time Response in Urban Settings The New York City Police Department (NYPD) continues to demonstrate its pioneering role in integrating drones into law enforcement operations with the launch of the “Drone as First Responder” (DFR) program. Announced by Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Interim Commissioner Tom Donlon, the program leverages […]

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Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter Demonstrates Precise Wildfire Suppression

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Sikorsky and Rain Partner to Showcase Rapid Wildfire Response with Autonomous Flight Technology In a groundbreaking demonstration on October 29, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Rain showcased the potential of autonomous flight technology to address wildfires. The event at Sikorsky’s Connecticut headquarters featured an autonomous Black Hawk® helicopter, equipped with Rain’s Wildfire Mission Autonomy […]

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The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness

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At DRONELIFE, we are proud of our partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, an international public safety drone community.  Here, we are please to present this guest post by Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS, on the need to equip first responders with counter drone technology, training, and authority. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payments for guest posts. Empowering Local Responders […]

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