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New Technology Aims to Enhance Emergency Response Times The Hempstead Police Department announced plans to deploy a new Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) system later this year. This initiative, powered by the Flock Aerodome DFR system from Flock Safety, will mark the first such deployment in New York State. Faster and Safer Emergency Responses The Flock Aerodome DFR […]
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Expanding Drone Technology Enhances Safety for Communities and First Responders All images credit Flying Lion, used with permission. Flying Lion, Inc., a leading drone service provider, has announced a major achievement in Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. By the end of 2024, the company successfully completed 55,773 DFR flights, with more than 35,000 conducted […]
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Women DRONERESPONDERS to Host Second Official Meeting at National Public Safety UAS Conference The Women DRONERESPONDERS (WDR) Sub-Alliance will hold its second official meeting on March 11, 2025, during the National Public Safety UAS Conference. The meeting will take place at the Festhaus in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA, and will highlight the contributions of women […]
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Join us on Tuesday, December 3, at 3:00 PM EST for the latest episode of the Public Safety Drone Review. This special year-end episode will reflect on the top stories and key issues that shaped the public safety drone landscape in 2024. Hosted by Tim Martin, Miriam McNabb, and Charles Werner, this discussion will highlight […]
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ideaForge and Drone Nerds Collaborate to Bring Advanced UAV Technology to Public Safety Agencies India’s ideaForge Technology Limited, in partnership with US drone distribution and services provider Drone Nerds, has introduced the Q6 V3 UAV to the U.S. market. This next-generation drone is engineered to meet the complex demands of public safety agencies, enabling greater […]
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Drones Prove Effective for Rapid, Real-Time Response in Urban Settings The New York City Police Department (NYPD) continues to demonstrate its pioneering role in integrating drones into law enforcement operations with the launch of the “Drone as First Responder” (DFR) program. Announced by Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Interim Commissioner Tom Donlon, the program leverages […]
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Stakeholders expect Congress to pass legislation to allow local police to interdict drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The National Football League has reported that during the 2023 season it detected more than 2,800 improper drone flights at its stadiums in violation of FAA-imposed temporary flight restrictions. With the growing number of incidents involving […]
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At DRONELIFE, we are proud of our partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, an international public safety drone community. Here, we are please to present this guest post by Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS, on the need to equip first responders with counter drone technology, training, and authority. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payments for guest posts. Empowering Local Responders […]
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Drone Footage Key in Assault Conviction as Montgomery County’s DFR Program Demonstrates Impact on Evidence Collection and Situational Awareness by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb A press release issued today by the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office touted the first conviction as a result of their Drone as First Responder (DFR) program after a […]
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FAA approval allows day and night BVLOS drone operations without a visual observer The Campbell Police Department in California has taken a major step forward in enhancing public safety through its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. The department recently received a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing beyond visual line of […]
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