Category: First Responders
DJI Audit Delay Risks Crippling U.S. Drone Industry and Public Safety
The Trump administration’s June 6, 2025, executive order aims to boost U.S. drone innovation by expanding Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and streamlining [more…]
Santa Fe Police Seek 2025 Drone Program Expansion Amid Privacy Debates
As of June 2025, the Santa Fe Police Department is preparing to request City Council approval for a $500,000 upgrade to its drone program, aiming [more…]
DJI Counters U.S. Drone Ban Concerns with Privacy and Security Assurances
DJI, the leading Chinese drone manufacturer, has issued a detailed statement addressing concerns over a potential U.S. executive order that could ban Chinese-made drones, as [more…]
Elon Musk, the U.S. Drone Industry Needs Your Vision to Soar
Dear Elon Musk, As a reporter who has covered the Drone Industry for nine years, first with DroneDJ, now with DroneXL, I’m writing to you [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…]
Greenfield Police Pioneer Drone First Responders with DJI Technology
On May 29, 2025, the Greenfield Police Department made history as the first in their county to deploy drones as First Responders, leveraging cutting-edge technology [more…]
Drones for Active Shooter Prevention is being considerer by Texas School District
Highland Park Independent School District (ISD) in Texas recently hosted a demonstration by Campus Guardian Angels, an Austin-based startup, showcasing Drone Technology designed to address [more…]
Wichita Falls Police to Deploy Aerodrome Drone First Responder for Enhanced Safety
In a significant step for public safety, Wichita Falls, Texas, is set to introduce the Aerodrome Drone First Responder, a cutting-edge “super” drone designed to [more…]
Fisherman’s Drone Heroics Earn Him Free Swellpro Fisherman FD2 After Saving Girl in Pensacola
On May 15, 2025, a fisherman’s quick thinking and drone skills turned a dangerous situation into a life-saving mission on Pensacola Beach, Florida. Andrew Smith, [more…]
Bridgeport Bolsters Public Safety Using Drones for Police and Fire Services
On May 27, 2025, Bridgeport, Connecticut, announced a pioneering initiative to integrate high-tech drones into its Police and fire departments, aiming to enhance emergency response [more…]
