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New Legislation Balances National Security Concerns with Support for U.S. Drone Industry: “Drones for First Responders Act”

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New Legislation by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Aims to Secure Drone Use for First Responders A new legislative proposal in the U.S. Congress, known as the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, is poised to strike a careful balance between enhancing national security and supporting domestic drone manufacturing. This bill, introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), […]

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Rise DFR Village: A Pioneering Facility for Drone and Counter-Drone Operations Launches in Huntsville

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Launching the Future of Public Safety: The Rise DFR Village Test Site Initiative In a major step forward for drone technology integration into public safety, Skyfire Consulting has unveiled the Rise DFR Village. Situated in Huntsville, Alabama, this unique facility spans over 2000 acres and has been designated by the FAA as a test site. […]

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AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS Partner with GoAERO Prize to Revolutionize Aerial Emergency and Disaster Response

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Uniting for Impact: The GoAERO Prize, AIRT, and DRONERESPONDERS Lead the Charge in Aerial Emergency Innovations The GoAERO Prize, a global competition committed to catalyzing the creation of Emergency Response Flyers that rescue people in danger and respond to disaster wherever it is found, today announced a strategic partnership with AIRT, the leading non-profit organization […]

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Elevating Firefighting Strategies: Drone Surveillance Takes to the Skies in New South Wales

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Ninox Robotics and NSW Rural Fire Service’s Groundbreaking Partnership Enhances Bushfire Detection and Management with Advanced Drone Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Australian drone operator Ninox Robotics recently announced a joint operation with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service to fly long-range drones for surveillance of bush and grass fires across […]

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Don’t Miss Renowned Aviator Mark Bathrick on the Public Safety Drone Review, Tuesday April 2!

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Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Mark Bathrick: A Deep Dive into Advancements in Drone Technology Don’t miss the discussion with former DOI Director Mark Bathrick.  Scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, at 3:00 PM EST, the upcoming episode will offer direct and practical insights into the current use of drone technology for public safety applications.  Register […]

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BRINC Introduces LiveOps: A New Platform for Enhancing Drone Operations in Public Safety

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Streamlining Drone Operations: BRINC’s LiveOps Enhances Public Safety Operations BRINC has unveiled its latest software platform, LiveOps, aimed at improving the management of drone operations for first responders. This platform brings together live streaming, two-way communications, fleet management, and evidence handling in a unified system that can be accessed from any modern browser. As per […]

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Digital Weather Integration and Scalability of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs

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Weather and Drone as First Responder: Scalable DFR Requires Trusted Digital Weather Services By: Dawn Zoldi All images courtesy Virginia Innovation Partnership. Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs, in which a remote pilot in command (RPIC) can instantly activate a drone in response to a 911 call to provide incident awareness and assessment before first […]

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Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team Adopts Skydio X10

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In a recent development aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities during crisis situations, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has announced the adoption of the Skydio X10 as its primary operational drone. According to a Verizon press release, this move marks a significant upgrade to the team’s fleet, introducing advanced technology to aid in a […]

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FAA’s Jeffrey Vincent: What’s Next in Drone Regulations (and When Can We Expect that BVLOS NPRM?)

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At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference, Jeffrey Vincent, the Executive Director of the FAA’s UAS Integration Office, spoke to a packed house of public safety professionals about what is next for drone regulations – including a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for BVLOS flight by the end of this year. The FAA’s UAS […]

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Former DOI Director on the Impact of the American Drone Security Act: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference

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The DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference kicked off in Williamsburg, VA this morning.  The conference opened with keynote addresses from industry thought leaders and change makers. Among the topics most discussed by attendees and speakers was the issue of proposed bans on the use of federal funds to purchase drones made in China, including […]

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