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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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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Exploring the Potential Impact of Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box Solutions on Commercial Operations DRONELIFE attended a demonstration of the American Robotics Optimus system this morning, an innovative drone-in-a-box solution poised to transform commercial drone operations. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Aeronautics division and held at the Mass Maritime Academy, the event showcased the potential of […]
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Texas police agencies hope to keep their Chinese-made drone fleets By DRONELIFE Features Editor, Jim Magill As both state and federal officials try to limit, if not outright ban, the use of Chinese-made drones by public service agencies, police departments and sheriff’s offices in Texas have taken steps to ensure that those UAVs in their […]
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Enhancing Public Safety with Grant-Funded Drone Solutions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Drone and sensor developer Teledyne FLIR has recently announced a partnership with PoliceGrantsHelp.com, who help eligible agencies gain access to grants, increasing the affordability of their public safety-focused solutions. Designed to help “bridge the gap” between operational needs and budget realities, […]
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News and Commentary. In San Francisco, Prop E will be on the ballot on March 5. Among other provisions designed to help public safety agencies deal with rising crime rates in the city, Prop E would ease the way for police drone use. The discussion in San Francisco’s media, however, has highlighted the drone industry’s […]
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Skyfire Spearheads Pioneering Joint Drone First Responder Program in Fremont, California In an innovative step towards enhancing public safety, Fremont, California, has become the first city in the United States to implement a Drone First Responder (DFR) program across both its Fire and Police Departments. Announced today, the joint DFR program was officially approved by […]
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Flying Lion on the Next Public Safety Drone Review! Tuesday, February 6 at 3:00 PM ET. The Public Safety Drone Review is a collaborative webcast, co-sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE. Register here for this free event, open to all. This month, hosts Timothy Martin and Miriam McNabb review the latest news stories about drones in public […]
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California Appellate Court’s Decision Impacts Public Access to Police Drone Footage by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Last week, a California appellate court ruled that video footage from police drones collected in response to 911 calls is not automatically exempt from public record. The decision by the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth […]
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Ciconia Tests Collision Avoidance System on Manned Helicopters, Paving Way for Unmanned Aircraft Ciconia, an Israel-based aviation technology company, has successfully tested its latest Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS) on two helicopters. The system, which is designed for both manned and unmanned aircraft, has been tailored to support firefighting operations. The flight test aimed […]
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