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Drones as City Infrastructure: AXON, Skydio, and the Next Leap for Drone in a Box Technology

Nearly 2,000 public safety professionals gathered in Phoenix for AXON Week 2025, where the conversation focused on the future of drones—not just as emergency tools, but as essential city infrastructure. AXON, a global leader in public safety technology, highlighted its Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs and the expanded capabilities brought by its 2024 acquisition […]

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AXON Week 2025: DedroneBeyond and DFR, Expanding BVLOS Operations

AXON Week 2025, held in Phoenix from May 22–25, brought together nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore the latest in technology for first responders. AXON, a global leader in public safety innovation, showcased its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program and the expanded capabilities made possible by its 2024 acquisition of Dedrone, a company […]

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

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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Texas considers ban on Chinese drones for state agencies

First responders warn that proposed country-of-origin drone ban could hinder life-saving operations and increase costs for Texas agencies. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill More than a dozen witnesses representing police, fire and emergency response agencies, spoke out recently against a bill pending in the Texas state legislature that could ban the purchase by government […]

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Draganfly Expands Focus on Public Safety Market with New Advisory Board Led by Homeland Security Expert

Formation of Public Safety Advisory Board Drone solutions developer Draganfly Inc. recently announced the formation of its Public Safety Advisory Board, reinforcing its commitment to the growing law enforcement and public safety sector. Global public safety expert and Homeland Security advisor Paul Goldenberg will serve as the inaugural Chair of the Board. Leadership by Homeland […]

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The Drone Industry’s Path Toward Maturity

The drone industry is currently undergoing a clear process of maturation, a trend that recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strongly support. Over the past six months, several significant deals have taken place, reflecting a shift toward larger, more integrated companies that are building comprehensive solutions for various sectors such as public safety, logistics, and defense. […]

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Proposed Senate Bill 670 in North Carolina has Implications for Public Safety Drone Programs

The North Carolina Senate recently introduced Senate Bill 670, a piece of legislation that could significantly impact the use of drones by public safety agencies across the state. The bill prohibits state and local government entities from purchasing or acquiring small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) manufactured or assembled by “covered foreign entities,” primarily targeting drones […]

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Palm Springs Police Department Expands Drone Program with Radar Technology

The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) has taken a significant step forward in public safety innovation by expanding its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. This enhancement establishes the largest radar-enabled municipal drone coverage area in the United States, spanning 37 square miles and eliminating the need for human visual observers during operations. Radar-Powered Expansion […]

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AVSS Achieves ASTM F3322-24a Compliance for DJI M30 Series Parachute System

Certification Helps Enable Safe and Legal Drone Flights Over People AVSS Completes Third-Party Testing for PRS-M30 AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions – has completed third-party testing for its PRS-M30 parachute system designed for the DJI M30 Series. The testing meets the new ASTM F3322-24a standard, published in December 2024. This certification plays a key […]

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Major Breakthrough in Drone as First Responder (DFR) Waivers

New Certificate of Waiver (COW) Process Streamlines Approvals for Public Safety Agencies A Significant Shift in Regulatory Framework The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a groundbreaking update to the regulatory process for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. Chief (Ret.) Charles Werner of DRONERESPONDERS has described these changes as the most significant since 2016. […]

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