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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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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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New Thermal Drone Technique Emerges from Tragic Texas Flood

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Drone team finds new way to use thermal imaging in disaster response By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The search for a victim who was swept away by the massive floodwaters that inundated parts of Central Texas earlier this month has led to the development of an innovative use of drone mapping technology, which could […]

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Drones Join the Front Lines in Deadly Texas Flood Response

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Group deploys drones to search for victims in Texas Hill Country flood By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The deadly Independence Day floods, which deluged a wide swath of the Central Texas Hill County, triggered a robust response from drone operators in the volunteer sector, who lent their UAVs to aid in recovery efforts and […]

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

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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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FAA Panel at National Public Safety UAS Conference Highlights New Waivers and Process Improvements

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At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, hosted by DRONERESPONDERS, a panel of FAA officials provided critical updates on new waivers, regulatory processes, and efforts to improve access to airspace for public safety drone operations. The session, moderated by industry expert Michelle Duquette, a veteran of MITRE Corp’s UAS program, featured insights from Tim Arel, […]

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Skyfire is On the Ground for Hurricane Response: An Inside Look at the Mission

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Drones are now a critical tool in disaster response – and as the US suffers a series of historic storms, drones are being deployed to help with search and rescue, road clearing, and recovery efforts. DRONELIFE is appreciative of Justin McCarthy and Matt Sloane for taking the time to provide this post from Skyfire Consulting, […]

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Teledyne FLIR Offers Discount on SIRAS Drones for First Responders

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Promotion Provides a Major Discount on Professional-Grade Drones Through the End of 2024 Teledyne FLIR, a part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced a limited-time promotion for first responders on its SIRAS™ drone. The promotion offers a 28 percent discount, bringing the price of the SIRAS down to $6,995. The offer is available until the […]

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KDDI and Japan Airlines Successfully Test Multi-Drone System for Disaster Relief

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Demonstration Marks Key Milestone in Japan’s ReAMo Project, Paving the Way for Safe and Efficient One-to-Many Drone Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Recently, Tokyo-based telecommunications operator KDDI Corporation and Japan Airlines recently announced that their system designed to allow […]

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AIRT Launches ‘AAM For Good’ to Advance Air Mobility for Public Safety and Emergencies

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Program Aims to Develop Framework for Integrating Advanced Air Mobility Systems in Critical Situations AIRT, a leading non-profit organization based in Miami, Florida, has announced the launch of a new program, AAM For Good℠. This initiative is designed to support the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems and technology for public safety and emergency […]

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