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What Do Texas Schools Think About Armed Drones for Security?
dronelife | 04/11/2025
Texas school districts investigating UAV security, but not armed drones
Major Breakthrough in Drone as First Responder (DFR) Waivers
dronelife | 03/31/2025
New Certificate of Waiver (COW) Process Streamlines Approvals for Public Safety Agencies
Drone Industry Visionary Interview: Ryan Smith defines the tangible (and invisible) ROI of drone security
Commercial UAV News | 03/25/2025
Despite the long-standing recognition of drones' security potential, technological and regulatory challenges have prevented many from truly exploring adoption.
Drone Industry Funding Shifts: Military Applications Take Center Stage
dronelife | 03/24/2025
The drone industry is experiencing a significant shift in funding priorities, with military and defense applications attracting substantial investments.
NASA Demonstrates New Wildland Fire Airspace Management System
sUAS News | 03/21/2025
NASA researchers conducted initial validation of a new airspace management system designed to enable crews to use aircraft to fight and monitor wildland fires 24 hours a day, even during low-visibility conditions. 
Lessons from Hurricane Helene: How UAVs Supported Emergency Response in Western North Carolina
dronelife | 03/18/2025
At the National Public Safety UAS Conference hosted by DRONERESPONDERS, Captain Brandon Moore of the Asheville Police Department (APD) shared insights from their UAV operations during Hurricane Helene's aftermath in Western North Carolina, highlighting both successes and critical lessons learned.
When Everything’s a Drone: How Law Enforcement Dealt with the Crisis in NJ
dronelife | 03/14/2025
The National Public Safety UAS Conference featured a session on drone incursions in New Jersey. The discussion, led by experts from law enforcement and counter-UAS operations, shed light on the extensive efforts made by multiple agencies to determine what, if anything, had actually occurred.
FLI Town: A Dedicated Training and Testing Hub for Drone as First Responder (DFR) Operations
dronelife | 03/12/2025
Flying Lion, Inc., a leading drone service provider, has launched FLI Town, the nation's first dedicated Drone as First Responder (DFR) training center. This facility offers a secure, vendor-agnostic environment designed to support public safety agencies in training, testing, and collaboration on drone operations.
Arizona Bill Seeks to Shield Law Enforcement from Liability for Shooting Down Drones Near Border
dronelife | 03/11/2025
A bill pending in the Arizona state legislation is proposing to grant immunity from liability from any damages caused by a drone falling from the sky after being shot down or disabled by state and local law enforcement officers near the U.S.-Mexico border.
News from around the Commercial Drone Industry
Commercial UAV News | 03/05/2025
Federal Funding for UAV Integration in North Dakota, Self-Localizing Drones from MIT, Drones for Health Resources Delivery in Rural Kentucky
Congress Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Drone Funding for Law Enforcement
dronelife | 02/14/2025
This bill would allow law enforcement agencies to use federal grants to purchase and operate drones, expanding access to technology that enhances public safety and emergency response capabilities.
New waiver authorizes 24/7 public safety drone use across an entire city
Commercial UAV News | 02/05/2025
As more and more public safety agencies recognize the power of drones to enable faster response times, Drone as First Responder (DFR) systems are being adopted by that many more departments.
NASA Advances Drone Technology for 24/7 Wildfire Response
dronelife | 02/05/2025
NASA is working with the wildfire response community to develop new technologies that will enhance aerial firefighting operations, particularly at night. These advancements could enable drones, both remotely piloted and autonomous, to assist in wildfire suppression around the clock, even in low-visibility conditions
FAA Establishes No Drone Zone, TFRs for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
dronelife | 02/03/2025
The FAA has designated a "No Drone Zone" for Caesars Superdome in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on game day, Sunday, Feb. 9 and in the skies around the city's downtown area during the days leading up to the big event.
Los Angeles Fires Highlight the Promise (and Problems) of Using Drones for Firefighting
Commercial UAV News | 01/16/2025
Technology companies in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley are volunteering their services, including deploying drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities "to detect flare-ups and to try to reach new fires as quickly as possible." These vehicles, the news outlet stated, are "capable of getting closer to the flames than humans would be able to safely, can help map the firefight along with satellites."
Drone as First Responder (DFR) Flight Milestone Showcases Positive Impact for Public Safety Departments
Commercial UAV News | 01/13/2025
Utilizing DFR (Drone as First Responder) programs, safety professionals of all types are using the technology to provide everything from better situation awareness to enabling faster response times to reducing risk to personnel. When operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), those benefits can be taken to another level, but a recent milestone showcases the true significance of that next level. 
Drones Above Your City — How Cities Engage with Federal Officials on Drones
National League of Cities | 01/03/2025
City officials should understand that FAA's rules allow for most areas to be open and drones may be flying in closer proximity to buildings, homes and people that the public may expect.
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Drones for School Security: A “Less-Lethal” Solution
dronelife | 12/08/2024
Mithril Defense and Texas Legislators Push for UAVs with Pepper Spray to Enhance School Safety Amid Funding Challenges
Revolutionizing Emergency Response Operations with Drone-In-A-Box Technology
commercial UAV news | 12/03/2024
Drone as First Responder (DFR) system, which is meant to capture data on the origin location of an incident and inform police forces, fire brigades, or rescue organizations going out to the site.
Drones armed with pepper spray could guard Texas schools under new bill
houston chronicle | 11/25/2024
Texas public schools could be guarded by drones armed with pepper spray or Tasers under a new bill filed in the Texas Legislature meant to beef up school security. The measure would boost funding for safety upgrades and let schools deploy drones in place of the armed guards that lawmakers required on every campus in response to the Uvalde school shooting.
OAIRE LaunchPad Center and Drone Response present ARISE program
okla state univ | 11/20/2024
ARISE is the latest advancement in autonomous drone swarm technology that will benefit emergency services in Tulsa and beyond. ARISE utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance drone team capabilities for emergency response scenarios. Multiple drones autonomously coordinate and use real-time data integration to analyze the scene and relay information.
NYPD’s ‘Drone as First Responder’ Program Expands Public Safety Strategy in New York City
dronelife | 11/14/2024
Drones Prove Effective for Rapid, Real-Time Response in Urban Settings
The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness
dronelife | 11/12/2024
the need to equip first responders with counter drone technology, training, and authority. 
Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?
dronelife | 11/11/2024
With the growing number of incidents involving drone flying where and when they shouldn't, local law enforcement agencies and drone security companies are lobbying Congress to pass legislation that would extend the authority to conduct counter-drone measures – currently held by a handful of select federal agencies – to local-level police officials.
Rising Above the Storm: How Drones Are Revolutionizing NYC’s Disaster Response 12 Years After Hurricane Sandy
dronelife | 11/08/2024
In the years since Hurricane Sandy, the city has upgraded its disaster response efforts with the help of drones, which can warn people in low-lying areas of imminent flooding risk, breach storm-damaged buildings to help rescue survivors and conduct post-storm aerial surveys to help assess the extent of the damage.
Drone Missions After Hurricane Helene: Sentaero Pilots Deliver Vital Data for Disaster Recovery
dronelife | 10/26/2024
Leveraging BVLOS and Advanced Imaging, UAS Crews Aid in Damage Assessment and Resource Allocation Across 500 Miles of Affected Roads
Private Drone Operators Deliver Aid After Hurricane Helene
dronelife | 10/11/2024
Volunteers use heavy-lift drones to bring life-saving supplies to isolated communities in North Carolina's mountainous region after roads are destroyed by the storm.
Update: Drones in Public Safety
Commercial UAV News | 10/09/2024
Commercial UAV News publishes regular reports on the use of drones in the public safety sector.
Drone Swarms to the Rescue: Windracers Pioneers Autonomous Wildfire Response
dronelife | 09/26/2024
Harnessing AI and Unmanned Aerial Fleets to Predict, Detect, and Combat Wildfires Across the Globe
Montgomery County (TX) Sheriff’s Office to Launch Drones-as-First-Responder Program in The Woodlands
dronelife | 09/23/2024
The Woodlands, Texas, a master-planned suburban development about 30 miles north of Houston, is joining the growing list of communities that are coming under the watchful eye of police agencies' drones-as-first-responders programs.
Drone Technology Enhances Early Detection of Forest Fires
dronelife | 09/23/2024
Drones equipped with advanced cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) can provide firefighters with valuable time to respond quickly.
Drone-Based Technology Contributes to Amelia Earhart Mystery Search
dronelife | 08/29/2024
Their task was to assist in the search for Earhart's aircraft using drone-mounted magnetometers in the challenging environment of Papua New Guinea's New Britain island.
UK Firefighters Deploy Autonomous Drone Swarms in Groundbreaking Wildfire Prevention Test
dronelife | 08/20/2024
Windracers' AI-Powered Ultra UAVs Show Promise in Early Detection and Rapid Response to Wildfires.
BRINC and Echodyne Collaborate to Enhance BVLOS Drone Operations for First Responders
dronelife | 08/17/2024
Partnership Aims to Eliminate the Need for Visual Observers in Emergency Drone Deployments
FBI Fielding Drones That Fire Off Deafening Bangs
The War Zone | 08/15/2024
Highly maneuverable drones with less-than-lethal concussion devices offer a new and indirect way to stun individuals.
What Can Police Do About Rogue Drones? FAA LEAP’s Role in Supporting Law Enforcement
dronelife | 08/14/2024
At the DRONERESPONDERS Georgia Public Safety Drone Summit, a session addressed the growing concern of unauthorized or rogue drones. The discussion centered on what law enforcement agencies can do when faced with community complaints about drones involved in illegal activitie
Small Texas Town Puts its Drone Program to Work Combatting Natural Disasters
dronelife | 08/05/2024
The fire department of the small city of Magnolia, Texas has put its UAV to work to deal with a number of floods and wildfires
AIRT Launches ‘AAM For Good’ to Advance Air Mobility for Public Safety and Emergencies
dronelife | 07/29/2024
create a framework for integrating AAM into missions related to law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency management, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief (HA/DR).
Airborne Response Onboards Over 100 Drone Pilots to Help Combat Rapid Intensification Threat from Hurricanes  
dronelifeSpecialized UAS for Disaster Response workshops train remote pilots to help assess damage and restore community lifeline services following a major storm impact. | 07/14/2024
Specialized UAS for Disaster Response workshops train remote pilots to help assess damage and restore community lifeline services following a major storm impact.
Minnesota Police Drone Deployments Nearly Quadruple in Four Years, Proving Cost Effective
dronelife | 06/27/2024
State Report Reveals Dramatic Increase in Drone Flights Despite Modest Budget Growth
Real-Time 911 Call Streaming Enhances Officer Response with BRINC and HigherGround
dronelife | 06/26/2024
providing officers with comprehensive information from 911 calls through HigherGround's Live911 software alongside live video feeds from BRINC's Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution."
Law Enforcement Drone Association – DJI Ban Letter
sUAS News | 06/24/2024
Letter to Law Enforcemnt Drone Association Membership regarding DJI ban legislation
FAA Data Shows Law Enforcement Drone Programs Rely Upon Chinese Drones
dronelife | 06/21/2024
While the author examined data for the state of Texas, the data reflects trends found throughout the country.
First Responders Oppose Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA
dronelife | 06/12/2024
Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee highlights severe impact on public safety operations
Public Safety UAS: A Conversation with the FAA
dronelife | 06/11/2024
From the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston and the DRONERESPONDERS co-located event, FAA experts were on hand to discuss the current environment in public safety, and what's coming for first responder drone programs.
NOAA and GrandSky Partner to Enhance Weather Forecasting with Drones
dronelife | 06/03/2024
Innovative 2-Year Research Agreement Utilizes Meteodrones to Improve Atmospheric Data Collection and Forecast Accuracy
New Legislation Balances National Security Concerns with Support for U.S. Drone Industry: “Drones for First Responders Act”
dronelife | 04/21/2024
New legislative proposal in the U.S. Congress, known as the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, is poised to strike a careful balance between enhancing national security and supporting domestic drone manufacturing.
Elevating Firefighting Strategies: Drone Surveillance Takes to the Skies in New South Wales
dronelife | 04/02/2024
Australian drone operator Ninox Robotics recently announced a joint operation with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service to fly long-range drones for surveillance of bush and grass fires
Top 5 Trends in Public Safety Drone Operations
Commercial UAV news | 03/21/2024
This year, over 600 public safety and related industry professionals convened at the second annual National Public Safety UAS Conference, in Williamsburg, Virginia. These are the top 5 key takeaways from the event.
FAA Updates and Open Questions: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference
dronelife | 03/13/2024
A panel of FAA representative provide updates and insights for public safety and law enforcement drone community with updates on the B4UFly app, remote ID, and  along with fielded questions from the audience.

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