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Bee Cave, Texas: Fully Autonomous Drone First Responder Program Set to Launch

Bee Cave, Texas PD to launch autonomous DFR program By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The small, Austin suburb of Bee Cave, Texas hopes to be the first city in the country to launch a fully autonomous drones-as-first-responders (DFR) program for its police department. Bee Cave Police Chief Brian Jones told DroneLife that the city […]

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Skyfire and Echelon Join Forces to Launch SkyfireAI: Advancing AI-Powered Drone Technology

New Partnership to Drive Innovations in Public Safety and Defense Skyfire Consulting, a trusted expert in public safety and Department of Defense (DoD) drone program implementation, has announced its acquisition by Echelon AI, a company specializing in autonomous and swarming Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Together, they have formed SkyfireAI, a company […]

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Alarm.com Secures Patent for Drone-Based Pre-Surveillance: Enhancing Property Security with UAV Technology

New system uses drones to identify unauthorized activity while minimizing invasiveness, providing a dynamic and responsive security solution for homes and businesses. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Alarm.com Inc recently secured a new US patent (numbered US2023005256) to facilitate drone-based pre-surveillance of buildings. Pre-surveillance is a process designed to identify key facts about […]

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Vantage Robotics Introduces Trace: A Compact Nano Drone for Covert Aerial Reconnaissance

The new Trace nano drone offers advanced ISR capabilities for national security, public safety, and critical infrastructure at an affordable price. Vantage Robotics has unveiled its latest innovation, the Trace nano drone, designed to meet the growing needs of national security, public safety, and critical infrastructure inspection. The pocket-sized drone combines powerful intelligence, surveillance, and […]

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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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