Partnerships with Pilot Institute and AIRT Bring Comprehensive Training for Drone Pilots and First Responders The Commercial UAV Expo 2025 is set to deliver an unmatched educational experience for drone professionals. This year’s event, happening September 2–4 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, brings new partnerships and expanded programming for both commercial pilots and public […]
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Chinese drone maker says that a rushed evaluation may lead to unfair outcomes DJI, the world’s largest commercial drone manufacturer, has expressed strong concerns about a recent request from U.S. lawmakers calling for an accelerated national security review of Chinese-manufactured drones. In a blog post titled “Don’t Ground Innovation: The Real-World Cost of Banning DJI […]
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New program addresses urgent training needs revealed by recent survey DRONERESPONDERS Announces New National Training Program AIRT, the non-profit organization behind the DRONERESPONDERS program, has announced a new initiative to improve drone training for public safety agencies across the country. The UAS National Initiative for Training and Education (UNITE) is designed to address critical gaps […]
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Prosper P.D. launches DFR 2.0 program with Flock Safety technology By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As police departments across the U.S. embrace the concept of using drones as first responders (DFR), some law enforcement agencies, such as the Prosper, Texas Police Department, are moving forward into the future with DFR 2.0. The department recently […]
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A bipartisan House bill would launch a pilot program to test how small, nonlethal drones could help law enforcement manage active shooter situations and other high-risk scenarios. On May 23, 2025, Representative Troy Nehls (R-TX) introduced the Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025 (H.R. 3598), proposing a new approach to one of America’s most pressing […]
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When disaster strikes, drones can be a lifeline—providing critical aerial views, helping first responders find survivors, and supporting rescue operations. But during the catastrophic flooding in Texas, a clear message is coming from emergency teams: personal drones must stay grounded to make way for search and rescue efforts. The Role of Drones in Disasters Drones […]
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New Integrated Payload Solutions Aim to Advance Industrial and Public Safety Drone Operations Gremsy, a leader in gimbal and payload systems, has announced a new global technology partnership with Nokia. The companies will deliver integrated VIO and ORUS-L payloads for the Nokia Drone Networks platform. This partnership aims to provide advanced drone solutions for industrial […]
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Communication, cooperation keys to successful drone disaster response by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As unmanned aircraft are increasingly used as tools in response to natural disasters, there is a growing need for better communication and cooperation among federal and state and local emergency responders, private company volunteers, casual drone pilots and the public at […]
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Drones are rapidly becoming indispensable tools for law enforcement, not only for real-time situational awareness and Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs, but also for post-incident documentation and analysis. A recent case study from Blue Marble Geographics, featuring the Windham, Maine Police Department, illustrates how drone mapping is revolutionizing crash investigations—delivering efficiency, accuracy, and value. […]
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As the federal government advances new restrictions on drones manufactured by foreign adversaries, Virginia has introduced a grant program to help law enforcement and first responders transition to compliant drone technology. In this DRONELIFE exclusive guest post, Michele Satterlund, attorney at MacAuley, Jamerson, Satterlund and Sessa and former executive director of the Unmanned Systems Association […]
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