Public Safety, Emergency, First Response News & Articles

Mississippi State’s Raspet Lab is testing Aurora Flight Sciences SKIRON-X to advance Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, enhancing first responder efficiency and safety in emergency missions

ZIYAN Technology has introduced a UAV-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system that provides all-weather, high-resolution imaging for maritime, disaster, and environmental monitoring applications

Centinus introduced AI-powered aerial security and surveillance features at CUAV Expo, including BOLO AI and Zoom to ID, enabling drones to identify and track people and vehicles, capture high-resolution imagery, and enhance situational awareness across multiple drone feeds

uAvionix has integrated its FlightLine ADS-B data into VOTIX’s drone operating system providing real-time Detect and Avoid data to make DFR and AAM safer and more efficient with enhanced situational awareness

DefendEye has added Starlink Mini to its portable launch-tube, enhancing its tube-launched autonomous search drone with global connectivity and real-time HD video streaming capabilities

DroneSense and MatrixSpace partner to enhance BVLOS capabilities, accelerating the safe, scalable use of drones in public safety and Drone as First Responder missions

Textron Systems demonstrated its TSUNAMI™ USV during FLEX25 in El Salvador, supporting SOUTHCOM and regional partners in counter-narcotics operations

Kongsberg Geospatial and FireSwarm Solutions have partnered to integrate autonomous drone swarms with real-time situational awareness for faster, smarter wildfire response

ParaZero participated in live demonstrations at the Constellis Security Conference in Virginia, highlighting its DropAir supply delivery system and DefendAir counter-UAS technology to U.S. and international security representatives

The FAA has granted a BVLOS waiver enabling drone operations at mountain resorts, leveraging uAvionix’s ground-based DAA system and Intellition’s autonomous flight capabilities

Cambridge Pixel and OpenWorks Engineering are collaborating to deliver adaptable counter-drone systems tailored for European law enforcement agencies

JOUAV launches its advanced JOS-C700 intelligent VTOL drone hangar, transforming autonomous drone operations with enhanced AI, durability, and versatile mission capabilities

Proxima Vision and Gremsy have teamed up to deliver an integrated drone platform with advanced imaging, enabling extended, high-precision aerial surveillance and real-time data capture

Elistair has secured a contract to supply tethered drone systems for integration into Greece’s Mobile Operations Centers, enhancing disaster response capabilities

Eyeson and Parrot have partnered to deliver AI-powered live video collaboration for drones, enhancing real-time decision-making in defense and public safety operations

Avon Fire and Rescue Service is testing Deep Trekker’s REVOLUTION ROV to enhance underwater rescue operations, improving safety, efficiency, and response time in challenging environments

Strategic and FireSwarm are joining forces to deliver autonomous drone swarm technology for wildfire suppression, aiming to revolutionize emergency response across Canada

Rain's autonomous aerial wildfire suppression will integrate Trakka Systems' TrakkaCam® TC-300-R multispectral camera system into UH-60 helicopter operated by Brothers Air Support

Volatus Aerospace has secured approval for nighttime BVLOS drone operations across Canada, enabling critical missions like border surveillance, search and rescue, wildfire detection, and medical cargo delivery

Volatus Aerospace is expanding its medical delivery network by integrating RigiTech’s Eiger long-range delivery drone, allowing for extended reach across Canada and underserved regions

NASA's Alta X quadcopter has completed testing in Montana for applications in micrometeorology using two sensors, a radiosonde and a LI-COR LI-560 Trisonica anemometer

Ed Celiano, former executive director of a UAS test site, is joining WarrenUAS as a consultant and instructor in the safe planning and operations of large UAS within the NAS

Volatus will showcase its solutions at Washington DC Drone Demo Day on March 14th, encompassing UAS, drone pilot training, services, custom solutions engineering, and more

Volatus Aerospace and Ondas Holdings are partnering to deploy the autonomous Optimus System, enhancing border surveillance, security, and critical infrastructure monitoring with advanced aerial and ground-based intelligence solutions

LiveU has partnered with gNext to improve remote data collection, enabling seamless transfer of drone-captured data to the gNext platform, regardless of network coverage

Dronetag has introduced RIDER, a pocket-sized, drone-agnostic Remote ID receiver designed to improve airspace situational awareness and support commercial and public safety applications