Category: police drone
Oregon House Passes Strict Drone Interference Law, Escalating Penalties to Felony Status
In a unanimous vote, the Oregon House has approved House Bill 3426, a measure that significantly strengthens penalties for drone operators who disrupt emergency response [more…]
Aspen Police Drone Program Enhances Public Safety with Advanced UAV Technology
Five months into its pioneering drone program, the Aspen Police Department is leveraging cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to bolster public safety, manage crowds, and [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…]
Oregon Senate Committee Advances Bill Expanding Police Drone Powers
Oregon lawmakers have taken a significant step toward expanding law enforcement’s ability to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in their daily operations. Senate Bill 238 [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…]
SFPD Drone Shot at in Outer Sunset: A Test for Police UAS Technology
On March 8, 2025, a tense standoff in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood put the SFPD’s drone program under scrutiny. A suspect allegedly fired at [more…]
Michigan Man Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Shooting Down Police Drone
On February 11, 2025, a DJI Air 3 Police drone operated by the Oscoda Township Police Department was allegedly shot down by a civilian during [more…]
Small Drone Aids Tactical Response in Phoenix Shooting
On February 22, 2025, Phoenix Police deployed a small drone during a tactical response to a shooting near 19th Avenue and Glendale Avenue, where a [more…]
Police Drone’s Thermal Camera and Spotlight Guide Night Rescue of Man from Icy Brook
The Ossining Police Department successfully rescued a man who had fallen into an icy brook during a late-night emergency response on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, [more…]
