Category: Firefighters
NASA’s ACERO Act Bolsters Drone Technology to Revolutionize Wildfire Response
In a bold move to combat the escalating Wildfire crisis, the bipartisan Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) Act is empowering NASA to develop [more…]
SFPD Expands Drone Program with $9.4M Donation to Boost Citywide Surveillance
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) has received a significant $9.4 million donation to expand its drone program, a move aimed at enhancing citywide surveillance [more…]
Cleveland Explores Drone as First Responder Program for Fire and EMS 911 Calls
Cleveland, Ohio, is taking a bold step toward modernizing emergency response by exploring the use of drones for fire and EMS 911 calls. The city [more…]
Greece Bolsters Wildfire Defense with Doubled Drone Fleet in 2025
Greece is intensifying its Wildfire response by nearly doubling its drone fleet and deploying a record 18,000 Firefighters this summer, as reported by The Independent. [more…]
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…]
FDNY’s Drone and Robotics Training Revolutionizes First Responder Safety on Long Island
When a parking garage collapsed in lower Manhattan two years ago, an FDNY robotic dog equipped with cameras bravely navigated the unstable rubble, sparing Firefighters [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…]
Taiwan’s Drone Revolution: “Not Made in China” UAVs Take Flight to Challenge Global Giants
Taiwan is carving a bold new path in the Drone Industry, launching a fleet of “100% zero-red” unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) free of Chinese components [more…]
Texas House Committee approves drone ban – What’s Next?
This Week on Drone50: House Bill 41 and Its Impact on Public Safety Welcome back to the latest update in public safety on Drone 5-0 [more…]
Texas Drone Ban: HB41 Threatens Public Safety
Get ready for a powerful wake-up call against the Texas Drone Ban straight from the heart of Central Texas! In the video and transcript below, [more…]
