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SkySwap Program: A New Path for Public Safety Drone Compliance

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Axon Introduces Drone Swap Program to Help Agencies Transition to Secure, American-Made Drone Technology Public safety agencies in the U.S. increasingly rely on drones to enhance situational awareness, support search-and-rescue missions, and improve operational efficiency. However, evolving regulations and national security concerns are posing challenges for agencies that depend on drones, particularly those manufactured overseas. […]

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Flying Lion Achieves Milestone: Over 50,000 Drone as First Responder Flights Completed

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Expanding Drone Technology Enhances Safety for Communities and First Responders All images credit Flying Lion, used with permission. Flying Lion, Inc., a leading drone service provider, has announced a major achievement in Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. By the end of 2024, the company successfully completed 55,773 DFR flights, with more than 35,000 conducted […]

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Carabineros de Chile Acquires the CAMCOPTER S-100 for Security Operations

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Carabineros de Chile, the Chilean national police force, has acquired the CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), making them the first police force in Latin America to implement this advanced technology for enhanced operational efficiency and public safety. With its operational flexibility in demanding environments, the S-100 system will be deployed primarily in the Araucanía […]

TEKEVER Signs €5M Contract for Spain’s National Police Air Unit

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– TEKEVER has announced that it has signed a multi-purpose contract valued at close to €5 million with the Spanish Ministry of Interior on behalf of Spain’s National Police Air Unit, to be delivered between 2024 and 2025. The contract will enable the National Police Air Unit to acquire multiple TEKEVER AR3 systems, their accessories, […]

North Dakota Proposes $15 Million to Replace Chinese-Made Drones

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Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to allocate $15 million to replace these drones. The bill mirrors similar efforts by other states, […]

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Palm Springs Police Department Aims to Revolutionize Drone Response with DFR 2.0

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Expanding UAV Operations for Public Safety with Beyond Visual Line of Sight and Advanced Community Engagement by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The city of Palm Springs, California is planning to expand its police department’s current drone program early next year by launching what city officials are calling Drones as First Responders 2.0. Police Lt. […]

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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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“A Great, Looming Concern”: Law Enforcement Pushes for Local Counter-Drone Authority

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How drones used for criminal activity are driving bipartisan calls for expanded detection and mitigation powers. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Earlier this month, sheriff’s deputies in Marlboro County, S.C. arrested two men after recovering a large package of drugs and cellphones, which the men allegedly dropped from a drone flying above the Evans […]

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Russian Supercam Drone Offered to Central Asia

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The Russian unmanned aerial vehicle Supercam S350, developed and manufactured by the Unmanned Systems Group, was presented during the Securex Uzbekistan 2024 expo, held in Tashkent from November 5 to 7. The company is offering the combat-tested drone for a wide of missions. Supercam unmanned aerial vehicle systems can be useful for Uzbekistan to protect […]

NYPD’s ‘Drone as First Responder’ Program Expands Public Safety Strategy in New York City

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Drones Prove Effective for Rapid, Real-Time Response in Urban Settings The New York City Police Department (NYPD) continues to demonstrate its pioneering role in integrating drones into law enforcement operations with the launch of the “Drone as First Responder” (DFR) program. Announced by Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Interim Commissioner Tom Donlon, the program leverages […]

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