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FAA Reauthorization, Tethered Drones and Public Safety: the Fotokite Whitepaper

New Legislation Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams In February 2024, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization) was passed, calling for specific actions and timelines regarding drone regulation. Fotokite, an international provider of tethered drones for emergency response, has released a whitepaper highlighting how this new legislation impacts […]

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Don’t Miss BRINC Drones on the Public Safety Drone Review!

Don’t miss the discussion with Blake Resnick, Founder and CEO of BRINC Drones, and Don Redmond, VP of Advanced Public Safety Projects. Scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, the upcoming episode will give the audience a chance to learn about BRINC’s new Drone as First Responder offering. Register here for this […]

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Real-Time 911 Call Streaming Enhances Officer Response with BRINC and HigherGround

Partnership enables call streaming to provide first responders with comprehensive information about emergencies before they arrive on scene BRINC, a US provider of drone technology for first responders, has partnered with HigherGround, a leading developer of mission-critical communications software. This collaboration aims to enhance emergency response effectiveness by providing officers with comprehensive information from 911 […]

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Pet Recovery, eVTOL Breakthroughs, and Regulatory Challenges: on this Episode of Weekly Wings

Don’t miss the latest edition of the new drone industry podcast from DRONELIFE, Weekly Wings!  The current news and big Issues, from the pilot perspective. In this episode, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff dive into the latest advancements and challenges in the drone industry. Join us as we kick off with a fascinating […]

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FAA Data Shows Law Enforcement Drone Programs Rely Upon Chinese Drones

FAA Data Highlights Predominance of Chinese-Made UAVs in Texas Law Enforcement Fleets *Editor’s note: While the author examined data for the state of Texas, the data reflects trends found throughout the country. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill If the Countering CCP Drones Act, currently pending before the U.S. Senate, becomes federal law, it could […]

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Axon and Skydio Launch Comprehensive Drone Solution for Public Safety

New Offering Enhances Drone as First Responder Capabilities for Emergency Response Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, and Skydio, a premier U.S. drone manufacturer, have announced a new end-to-end offering aimed at enhancing the use of drones in public safety. This comprehensive solution focuses on the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, enabling […]

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First Responders Oppose Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA

Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee highlights severe impact on public safety operations In a letter sent to the Senate Armed Services Committee today, the California Fire Chiefs Association, representing over 800 fire agencies in California, along with public safety advocacy groups DRONERESPONDERS, the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), AIrborne Public Safety Association, and other […]

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Aerodome Secures $21.5M in Series A Funding for Drone-As-First-Responder Technology

Investment led by CRV to accelerate development and deployment of advanced public safety solutions. Aerodome, a company specializing in Drone-As-First-Responder (DFR) technology, announced it has raised $21.5 million in Series A funding. The funding round, led by CRV with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Karman Ventures, Immad Akhund (CEO of Mercury), and Ford Street Ventures, […]

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Skyfire SF2 Drone Selected by Thales USA for Vantis Network Integration

Partnership aims to enhance advanced UAS operations in North Dakota Skyfire Consulting, a leading public safety UAS consulting group, has announced a partnership with Thales USA, a prominent global player in advanced technologies, to integrate the Skyfire SF2 drone into Vantis, North Dakota’s advanced UAS operations system. Thales selected the Skyfire SF2 for its versatility […]

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Congressional Hearings Propel Drone Integration for Public Safety: Key Insights and Future Directions

Shaping the Future: The Critical Role of Congressional Hearings in Advancing Drone Integration for Public Safety by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view.  Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com!  In today’s increasingly connected world, the integration […]

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