Category: Police Drones
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…]
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…]
Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction
In a landmark case highlighting evolving drone regulations, a Swedish court has convicted a 55-year-old man of operating a drone while intoxicated, marking the country’s [more…]
Drone Helps Culver City Police Catch Car Burglar in Late-Night Search
In a swift demonstration of Drone Technology‘s law enforcement capabilities, Culver City Police Department successfully used a drone to locate a suspect involved in a [more…]
Cleveland Police Drones Remain Grounded Pending Policy Approval
Cleveland’s fleet of ten Police Drones remains grounded while awaiting policy approval from the city’s Community Police Commission (CPC), according to discussions at a recent [more…]
Flock Safety’s $300M+ Acquisition of Aerodome Signals Major Shift in Police Drone Technology
In a groundbreaking development for public safety technology, surveillance company Flock Safety has acquired autonomous drone startup Aerodome in a deal exceeding $300 million, according [more…]
California Governor Vetoes Ban on Armed Police Drones
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited law enforcement from using armed drones and robots in California. The veto of AB [more…]
NYPD Pushes for Authority to Control Drones Amid Terrorism Threats
The NYPD is ramping up its efforts to gain the authority to control unmanned drones, as the threat of drone-based terrorism looms large over cities [more…]
DJI Drone Saves the Day: Finds Missing Louisiana Girl
A 10-year-old Louisiana girl is now home safe after an Arkansas company used a DJI drone to help locate her. The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office [more…]
San Francisco Police’s Drone Dilemma: Breaking Laws to Fight Crime
San Francisco Police have been using drones to catch car break-in suspects and investigate sideshows for months, but internal emails reveal the department knowingly broke [more…]
