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Versaterm Partners with Vantage Robotics to Integrate Blue UAS for Public Safety Operations

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At IACP 2025, Ottawa-based Versaterm announced a new partnership with Californian company Vantage Robotics to integrate the Vesper and Trace UAVs into its public safety platform. The collaboration expands Versaterm’s secure, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant portfolio of Blue UAS cleared and U.S.-manufactured drones. “Our mission is to provide first responders with secure, reliable technology […]

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Tune in to the Public Safety Drone Review — Tuesday, October 7 at 3:00 PM EST

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Don’t miss a conversation with Gabe Graveline, EMS & Drone Specialist in Tulsa, OK. The Public Safety Drone Review is a free, monthly event co-sponsored by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS, bringing together public safety professionals, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss the latest in drone technology for emergency response. Join us on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 […]

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Fire Swarm 2: Demonstrating the Future of Autonomous Wildfire Response

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Manned, unmanned aircraft can work together to fight fires By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill For more than two days in early August the skies above the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth were filled with the buzz of activity as drone and helicopter flights were conducted in synch with one another to demonstrate a […]

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One Operator, Multiple Drones: Is This a Game Changer for Public Safety?

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At its annual user conference in Aptos, California, Skydio announced two new platforms—the indoor-focused R10 and the long-range F10 fixed-wing—that expand its Drone as First Responder (DFR) ecosystem. More than just new hardware, these announcements highlight a fundamental shift: enabling a single operator to manage multiple drones at the same time. For public safety agencies, […]

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What’s Flying Above California’s Wildfires? The Drone Revolution Explained

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Drones Take Center Stage in California’s 2025 Wildfire Response Advanced technology helps agencies fight fires faster and safer California’s 2025 wildfire season has pushed the state to expand its use of drones and other unmanned systems in firefighting. State and local agencies, along with research institutions and private companies, have adopted advanced drones to help […]

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Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations

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Ciconia’s Collision Avoidance System: Enhancing Airspace Safety for Crewed and Uncrewed Aircraft The safe integration of drones into national airspace is one of the biggest challenges facing the aviation industry today. Israel-based Ciconia, founded in 2016, is addressing this issue with its Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS). Led by co-founder and CEO Moshe Cohen, […]

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FAA Panel at National Public Safety UAS Conference Highlights New Waivers and Process Improvements

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At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, hosted by DRONERESPONDERS, a panel of FAA officials provided critical updates on new waivers, regulatory processes, and efforts to improve access to airspace for public safety drone operations. The session, moderated by industry expert Michelle Duquette, a veteran of MITRE Corp’s UAS program, featured insights from Tim Arel, […]

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NASA Advances Drone Technology for 24/7 Wildfire Response

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Testing Portable Airspace Management Systems for Safer, More Effective Aerial Firefighting NASA is working with the wildfire response community to develop new technologies that will enhance aerial firefighting operations, particularly at night. These advancements could enable drones, both remotely piloted and autonomous, to assist in wildfire suppression around the clock, even in low-visibility conditions. Enhancing […]

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Drone Technology Supports Wildfire Prevention and Response

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Drone America and UAS Center at SBD Collaborate on Advanced Safety Tools Drone America has announced a partnership with the UAS Center at SBD, focusing on wildfire prevention and mitigation. The collaboration combines advanced drone technology with regional expertise to create innovative tools that enhance community safety and emergency response. “By combining Drone America’s expertise […]

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Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review: The Year in Drones – Top Stories and Issues of 2024

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Join us on Tuesday, December 3, at 3:00 PM EST for the latest episode of the Public Safety Drone Review. This special year-end episode will reflect on the top stories and key issues that shaped the public safety drone landscape in 2024. Hosted by Tim Martin, Miriam McNabb, and Charles Werner, this discussion will highlight […]

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