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FAA approval allows day and night BVLOS drone operations without a visual observer The Campbell Police Department in California has taken a major step forward in enhancing public safety through its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. The department recently received a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing beyond visual line of […]
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New drone technology enhances public safety by improving response times and situational awareness for law enforcement. Flock Safety, a well-known name in public safety technology, has announced the acquisition of Aerodome, a company specializing in Drone as First Responder (DFR) technology. This acquisition represents a major step forward for Flock Safety’s efforts to provide law […]
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Drones are now a critical tool in disaster response – and as the US suffers a series of historic storms, drones are being deployed to help with search and rescue, road clearing, and recovery efforts. DRONELIFE is appreciative of Justin McCarthy and Matt Sloane for taking the time to provide this post from Skyfire Consulting, […]
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Drone as First Responder Set to Revolutionize Public Safety Evolve Dynamics, a British unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, has secured an Innovate UK Smart Grant from UK Research and Innovation. The grant will support the development of the company’s innovative Drone-in-a-Box (DiaB) technology, designed to enhance emergency response operations. Drone as First Responder (DFR): The […]
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An Inside Look at How Drones Assist Law Enforcement in High-Stakes Operations In 2023, Nebraska law enforcement faced a high-stakes situation during a pursuit of a fugitive wanted in Colorado. After his vehicle was disabled by a spike strip, the suspect fled into a field of thick tumbleweeds, making it difficult for deputies to locate […]
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New Partnership Brings Faster Water Rescue Solutions for Public Safety Agencies BRINC and OMADA Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving water rescue operations by using drones to deploy Emergency Flotation Devices (EFDs). This collaboration brings together BRINC’s advanced drone technology and OMADA Group’s expertise in first-responder safety equipment. The two companies are […]
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Innovative Approach to Vegetation Management and Network Inspection in NSW and AC Transgrid has launched a new trial using advanced drone technology to inspect its high-voltage transmission network across New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). This initiative aims to improve the company’s bushfire preparation efforts, ensuring safety for local communities and […]
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Harnessing AI and Unmanned Aerial Fleets to Predict, Detect, and Combat Wildfires Across the Globe by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil As large, destructive wildfires proliferate across the planet, firefighting agencies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and drone technology to help in battling the blazes. One day in the not-too-distant future a fleet of […]
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New System Offers Improved Accuracy for Firefighters Early detection of forest fires is critical to reducing their impact. Drones equipped with advanced cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) can provide firefighters with valuable time to respond quickly. This capability is becoming increasingly important as the risk of forest fires grows due to global warming. A study […]
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Texas county to initiate DFR program in Houston suburb By DRONELIFE Features Editor The Woodlands, Texas, a master-planned suburban development about 30 miles north of Houston, is joining the growing list of communities that are coming under the watchful eye of police agencies’ drones-as-first-responders programs. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office, which patrols The Woodlands, plans […]
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