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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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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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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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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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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Dragon Firefighter Flying Robot: The Future of Firefighting In a groundbreaking development, scientists have created a new ally for firefighters: the Dragon Firefighter. This flying firehose is designed to combat the most dangerous fires, providing a safer alternative for human firefighters. The Dragon Firefighter is the brainchild of a team of Japanese researchers. “We here […]
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Uniform Sierra Aerospace on the Next Public Safety Drone Review! Tuesday, December 5 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. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Uniform – Sierra – On – The – Public […]
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AutoFlight unveils high-payload advanced air mobility firefighting program and debuts fully functional prototype by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Walker Robinson AutoFlight has announced their electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) firefighting program and prototype drone. The firefighting drone is a modified version of Autoflight’s CarryAll product with an impressive range and payload capacity enabling it to […]
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