Category: Police
Reckless Drone Pilot Arrested for Endangering Passenger Plane in China
In late April 2024, a young man from Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China, was reportedly arrested for illegally flying a modified DJI drone dangerously close to [more…]
Simi Valley Police Department Proposes Drone Program for Enhanced Surveillance
The Simi Valley Police Department is considering the implementation of a drone program to bolster its surveillance capabilities. The proposal, which includes the purchase of [more…]
Ocean City Emergency Responders Embrace Drones as Lifesaving Tools
In New Jersey, Ocean City emergency responders, including Firefighters, Police officers, and beach patrol members, are now turning to drones as a cutting-edge tool to [more…]
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Pioneers Indoor Drone Use for Emergency Situations
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado is leading the way in law enforcement drone usage, with deputies now able to deploy drones indoors to [more…]
Palm Springs Police Deploy DJI Drone in Hiker Rescue, Aim to Expand Program
The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) recently utilized a DJI drone to assist in a hiker rescue on Museum Trail, demonstrating the potential of their [more…]
BRINC and Skyfire Join Forces to Enhance Public Safety Drone Programs
Partnership Aims to Revolutionize Emergency Response Times In a groundbreaking collaboration, BRINC, an American public safety technology developer, has teamed up with Skyfire Consulting (Skyfire), [more…]
Enfield Police Drone Unit Thwarts ‘Hide-And-Seek’ Bandit
Drone and K-9 Team Prove Decisive in Apprehending Fleeing Suspect In the early hours of Sunday morning, a larceny suspect attempted to evade capture by [more…]
Chinese Military Spotted Training with DJI Mavic 3 Drones Equipped for Aerial Bombardment
Recent photos shared on X/Twitter reveal a unit of the Chinese People’s Armed Police (PAP) Heilongjiang Corps training with DJI Mavic 3 drones outfitted with [more…]
Robinson Helicopter Acquires Drone Maker Ascent AeroSystems
In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America’s largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has [more…]
Washington State Expands Funding for Law Enforcement Drones Despite Privacy Concerns
Washington State, one of the earliest and largest adopters of law enforcement drones, is allocating additional funding for vehicle-tracking technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). [more…]