Public Safety, Emergency, First Response News & Articles

DAA System Integrated with Drone Connectivity Platform

Sagetech and Elsight have successfully integrated a Detect and Avoid system into the Halo drone connectivity platform, bringing the industry one step closer to routine BVLOS flight

Jun 01, 2023
DJI Launches New Commercial Drone Platform 

The new DJI Matrice 350 RTK has an all-new video transmission system, more efficient battery system, and payload expansion capabilities

May 23, 2023
New Complete Turnkey Solution for Drone First Responder Programs

Skyfire Response leverages Skyfire’s partnerships with hardware, software, drone-in-a-box and data analytics providers to allow agencies with existing UAS programs to upgrade to a Drone First Responder program; and new agencies to start

May 17, 2023
Trakka to Deliver Long-Range Surveillance Cameras

2Excel Aviation is due to receive two TrakkaCam TC-375 Long-Range Surveillance Cameras with sophisticated image processing and a high-speed, digital video engine

May 03, 2023
Tethered Power Module Released for DJI M30 Drone

Elistair’s new tethered power module offers a continuous power of 1,000 Watts, allowing hours of flight at 70 meters without interruption, at temperatures between -20°C and +50°C

Apr 21, 2023
AgileMesh Adds Draganfly UAV to Wireless Surveillance Product Line

The combination of Draganfly’s UAV and AgileMesh's wireless surveillance solutions will equip emergency responders with an advanced tool for improved situational awareness and swift deployment during critical incidents

Apr 21, 2023
New Underwater ROVs for Norwegian Coast Guard

Blueye Robotics’ Blueye X3 ROVs will be used on the mother ship and man overboard boats for a range of purposes such as environmental crime prevention, inspections, search and rescue missions, and more

Apr 20, 2023
Near Earth Autonomy Selected as Humanitarian Xcellence Awards Finalist

Near Earth earns recognition for developing autonomy that enables drones to fly to the point of need to deliver life-saving blood and medical supplies

Apr 13, 2023
Pearland PD Authorized for BVLOS Drone as First Responder Operations

The approval for this Drone as First Responder program required the use of Iris Automation's Casia G system as an alternative means of compliance to the 91.113 ‘see and avoid’ requirement, eliminating the need for human visual observers

Mar 17, 2023
Enhancing Airspace Awareness for Drone as First Responder Programs

The addition of Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based detect and alert system to the Flying Lion suite of services enables large-scale BVLOS operations without the need for human visual observers

Mar 14, 2023
Reality Capture Platform Integrated with Draganfly Drones for Live 3D Mapping

The integration of SkyeBrowse’s live 3D mapping software will enable Draganfly’s public safety drones to increase capabilities in relation to accident reconstruction, tactical operations, SAR, disaster response, and firefighting

Mar 09, 2023
Next-Generation LEMUR 2 Drone Launched for Public Safety Operators

BRINC’s LEMUR 2 features new technology designed to de-escalate conflict and improve public safety

Mar 08, 2023
New Partnership Helps Agencies Operate Drone First Responder Programs

Skyfire Consulting and VOTIX are working with agencies and the FAA to get faster regulatory approvals, appropriate training for both Drone First Responder and tactical UAS response, program site selection and more

Mar 02, 2023
Drone Detection Partnership for D-Fend Solutions

D-Fend Solutions have partnered with Securiton Germany to combine its counter-unmanned aerial vehicle system (C-UAS) EnforceAir with Securiton’s SecuriDrone to create an RF-based protection method

Feb 28, 2023
OceanAlpha Remote-Controlled Lifebuoy Demonstrated in Brazil

OceanAlpha‘s distributor Aquasafe held the Dolphin1 demonstration from the Blue Lake, Rio Claro, Brazil for civil defense authorities

Feb 27, 2023
D-Fend Solutions to Provide C-UAS Security in The UAE

D-Fend Solutions will cooperate with the UAE defense company Resource Industries to provide advanced C-UAS technology to the United Arab Emirates’ security agencies

Feb 21, 2023
Developing RPAS for Law Enforcement, Maritime Surveillance in Australia 

Babcock and IAI will undertake a series of in-country demonstrations of IAI’s WanderB-VTOL and ThunderB-VTOL UAS and are engaging with a number of agencies to refine a range of practical operational concepts to prove the capabilities

Feb 17, 2023
State Emergency Service of Ukraine Receives Situational Assessment Drone

Draganfly’s Situational Assessment Drones will provide regions of Ukraine with intel, infrastructure assessments, and aid in search and rescue operations throughout the country

Feb 16, 2023
Exploring the Use of UAVs for Urgent Medical Deliveries

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with Apian to conduct drone trials that seek to streamline time-sensitive medical deliveries, improve patient experiences and reduce carbon emissions

Feb 14, 2023
Draganfly to Showcase Newest Drone Technology at World Police Summit 2023

Located at booth #8A29, the Draganfly leadership and sales team will be available to educate and provide a hands-on look at the company’s product line

Feb 09, 2023
G4S Offers New Counter Drone Solution Across EMEA

The State Police of Latvia is one of G4S’s first clients to benefit from this new partnership with Dedrone, using the DedroneTracker C2 cUAS platform to establish a mobile drone detection system for large events in Riga

Jan 23, 2023
Using Drone Solutions to Strengthen Marine Search & Rescue Infrastructure

Lufthansa Industry Solutions will integrate Draganfly’s drone solutions and Vital Intelligence software with its marine search and rescue solutions

Jan 18, 2023
OceanAlpha Live Product Launch

OceanAlpha will be showcasing the latest unmanned water rescue systems and products during a live webinar on January 17th 2023

Jan 10, 2023
3rd BVLOS Waiver Granted to Iris Automation

Iris Automation has been granted its third waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) autonomous operations on behalf of the City of Reno Fire Department

Dec 23, 2022
New Private Network Designed for First Response Operations

Operating over a wide spectrum of radio frequencies and channel widths to deliver high throughput over a secure private network, Commtact’s CommNet solution can connect responders across several kilometers through video, audio and data

Dec 02, 2022
Draganfly Provides UAV Technology for Public Safety Drones

Draganfly will provide its product development and manufacturing capabilities to develop the next generation of PromoDrone’s safety drone and digital enclosure package

Nov 30, 2022
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