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DHS Launches $500M C-UAS Grant Program to Protect 2026 World Cup

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The Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have launched a new $500 million Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program aimed at boosting state and local capabilities to detect, track, and monitor drones that could threaten public safety or critical infrastructure. The program, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of […]

Dubai Police Drone Achieves Guinness Speed Record at 580 km/h

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Dubai Police has reached a remarkable milestone that underscores its global leadership in security innovation. A drone developed at the Unmanned Aerial Systems Center has set a Guinness World Record as the fastest drone in the world, achieving an extraordinary speed of 580 kilometers per hour. This accomplishment highlights Dubai Police’s commitment to advancing research […]

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Drones Use AI and Thermal Imaging

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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Small Unmanned Aerial Systems program uses sophisticated drones equipped with thermal imaging, AI navigation, and real-time video launched from specialized vehicles and soon from rooftop “Sky Port” hubs to support faster, smarter responses. Drones integrate with gunshot-detection and license-plate systems, and can fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) […]

Miami Pilots Autonomous Police Patrol Vehicle with Tethered Drone

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The nation’s first autonomous patrol vehicle, known as the Police Unmanned Ground vehicle (PUG) Patrol Partner, makes its debut today in Miami-Dade County as part of a pilot program developed and sponsored by Policing Lab in partnership with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO). Designed as a force multiplier, the PUG combines advanced autonomy from Perrone […]

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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Flock Safety Launches “Alpha,” a U.S.-Built Drone for Rapid First Response

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New system targets public safety needs as demand grows for American-made drone alternatives Flock Safety has announced Alpha, its first American-made, NDAA-compliant drone designed specifically for emergency response. The system is positioned to set new standards for speed, flight endurance, and imaging capability within the Drone as First Responder (DFR) market. Alpha is now available […]

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Versaterm Brings Native Drone Dispatch into CAD, Pushing Public Safety Drone Adoption Forward

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On October 14, 2025, Versaterm announced a significant advancement in public safety operations: the integration of DroneSense into its Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platform. This move represents one of the first major instances in which drone flights can be dispatched directly from a CAD environment, alongside traditional patrol, fire, or EMS units. A New Paradigm: Drones […]

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Nearly Half of First Responders Expect Daily Drone Use Within Five Years

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Verizon Frontline Survey Highlights Growth in Drone Use Among First Responders A new survey from Verizon’s Frontline program indicates that public safety agencies are preparing for a major shift in technology adoption. The 2025 Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications Survey shows that nearly half of first responders expect to use drones and robotics on 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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From One Drone to a Citywide DFR Network: Laredo PD’s Journey

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From humble beginnings, Laredo PD launches DFR program By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Over the past decade or so, the police department in the border city of Laredo, Texas has seen its drone program grow from operating a single low-tech UAV to a full-fledged drone as first responder (DFR) program, which will involve six […]

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