Category: Drone as First Responder
Skydio X10 Drone Crash in NYC: Battery Connector Failure Sparks Safety Concerns
On May 12, 2025, a Skydio X10 drone operated by the New York Police Department (NYPD) crashed and caught fire on the roof of the [more…]
Drones Save Lives in Asheville: How DJI Docks Transformed Hurricane Helene Response
When Hurricane Helene ravaged Asheville, North Carolina, in 2024, floodwaters turned streets into rivers, cut power, and isolated communities. Amid the chaos, the Asheville Police [more…]
Skydio’s Drone as First Responder Center Revolutionizes Public Safety Training in Atlanta
In a groundbreaking move for public safety, Skydio has partnered with the Atlanta Police Foundation to launch America’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) Center [more…]
Drone News: TX & OH Bills Against Drones, FL Bill, OR Bill Helps DFR
This week, we have four stories to share, making this update slightly longer than usual due to significant developments in the Drone Industry. Texas House [more…]
SkyeBrowse and Paladin Unveil Real-Time 3D Modeling for Drone First Responder Programs
Today, SkyeBrowse and Paladin announced a pioneering partnership to integrate real-time 3D modeling into Drone as First Responder (DFR) workflows, a first for public safety [more…]
Oklahoma City Police Drone Rescues Man Struck by Train, Showcasing Skydio’s First Responder Capabilities
In a remarkable display of Drone Technology‘s life-saving potential, the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) recently released footage of a Skydio drone used to locate [more…]
Syracuse Police Drone Program’s $619,000 Budget For 5 Drones Signals Blue sUAS Tech
Syracuse, New York, is poised to launch a pioneering “Drone as First Responder” program, expanding from high-priority 911 calls to any incident deemed to enhance [more…]
Dublin Police Launch Autonomous Drone First Responder Program with 90-Second Emergency Response Times
The city of Dublin, Ohio is setting a new benchmark for emergency response with the deployment of four autonomous drones capable of reaching incidents within [more…]
Skydio’s “Don’t F*ck with Skydio” Socks: A Defiant Message with a China Connection
At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned [more…]
Newport Beach Greenlights $2M BRINC Drone Program to Revolutionize Police Response
On February 25, 2025, the Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved a five-year, $2,176,037.60 contract with BRINC Drones Inc. to launch an advanced drone program [more…]
