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Axon Week 2025: Unified Awareness and Responsible Innovation Drive Drone Integration for Public Safety

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Axon Week 2025, held in Phoenix from April 22–25, convened nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore how integrated technology can save lives and build safer communities. The event—merging Axon Accelerate and TaserCon—centered on the theme of unified awareness, with keynote speakers emphasizing that technology, when paired with transparency and responsible innovation, serves as a […]

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Flock Safety Launches Real-Time 911 Drone Response and New Georgia Manufacturing Facility

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Company integrates live 911 call data with drone dispatch, invests in new production site to support growth Flock Safety has announced a major update to its Drone as First Responder (DFR) system. The company has integrated its Flock Aerodome™ system with Flock911, a technology that provides live access to 911 transcription and location data. The […]

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Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Highlights Remote Training and Real-World Operations with Flying Lion’s Steven Katz

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Join us on Tuesday, April 1, at 3:00 PM EST for the next episode of the Public Safety Drone Review, a free, live event presented by DRONERESPONDERS in collaboration with DRONELIFE. This month’s guest is Steven Katz, Vice President at Flying Lion, Inc., a leader in providing Drone as First Responder (DFR) and UAS support […]

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Flock Safety Secures $275M Funding, Accelerates Drone Expansion

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Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based public safety technology leader, has announced a $275 million funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, elevating its valuation to $7.5 billion. The financing, supported by Greenoaks Capital, Bedrock Capital, and others, follows a year of rapid growth—crossing $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and expanding partnerships with 4,800 law enforcement […]

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Ghost Town: How an Abandoned Mining Town Became a Cutting-Edge Drone Training Ground

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Company uses deserted town as DFR training site By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A police-operated drone flies along a deserted street in a small town, searching for victims of a tragic incident at a school. The UAV spots a figure lying on the ground, a young boy, and the remote operator relays the information […]

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When Everything’s a Drone: How Law Enforcement Dealt with the Crisis in NJ

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New Jersey Drone Incursions: Lessons Learned in Public Safety UAS Operations The National Public Safety UAS Conference in Busch Gardens, VA, on March 11-12, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, featured a critical session on drone incursions in New Jersey. The discussion, led by experts from law enforcement and counter-UAS operations, shed light on the extensive efforts made […]

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The Future of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs: Insights from the National Public Safety UAS Conference

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Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are evolving rapidly, with agencies across the United States refining their use of drone technology to enhance public safety. At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, law enforcement leaders discussed “DFR Next Generation” or “DFR 2.0,” which emphasizes remotely piloted drone dock systems to expand operational […]

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Arizona Bill Seeks to Shield Law Enforcement from Liability for Shooting Down Drones Near Border

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Ariz. bill would shield police from liability for shooting down drones near border By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill pending in the Arizona state legislation is proposing to grant immunity from liability from any damages caused by a drone falling from the sky after being shot down or disabled by state and local […]

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Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings

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In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down the latest financial and policy shifts impacting the drone industry. They discuss how recent political and economic changes are driving acquisitions and vertical integration within the U.S. drone sector, highlighting how companies like Unusual Machines are expanding their footprint with strategic investments like […]

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Congress Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Drone Funding for Law Enforcement

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The DRONE Act of 2025 Seeks to Enhance Public Safety with Federal Support Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Troy Nehls (R-TX) have introduced the bipartisan Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025. This bill would allow law enforcement agencies to use federal grants to purchase and operate drones, expanding access to technology […]

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