Category: Police
Montgomery County Expands Innovative Drone as First Responder Program
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is set to brief officials on their expanding Drone as First Responder Program, which has grown from a pilot [more…]
Drones Light Up Night Searches in Spain’s Devastating Floods
In the wake of Spain‘s deadliest floods in decades, drones are proving to be crucial tools in the ongoing Search and Rescue efforts. The Guardia [more…]
NYPD Expands Drone Program: Police Cars to Carry Emergency Response Drones
The New York Police Department is advancing its Drone as First Responder program into its third phase, announcing plans to equip police vehicles with drones [more…]
SFPD Drones Beat Police to Crime Scenes, Raising Both Praise and Privacy Concerns
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is showcasing impressive results from their drone program, with aerial units often arriving at crime scenes before ground officers, [more…]
UK Prison Drone Incidents Double as Gangs Deploy Heavy-Lift Drones for Drug Smuggling
Drone sightings around UK prisons have skyrocketed, with reports more than doubling from 478 in 2022 to 1,063 in 2023, according to The Telegraph. Sophisticated [more…]
Tallahassee PD Forced to Switch to Pricier, Less Capable US Drones After $75K Grant
Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is making a mandated switch to American-made drones, backed by a $75,000 grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, despite [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…]
Drone Crashes During Celtics Watch Party in Boston, Injuring Three Fans
A celebratory gathering turned dangerous when a CNN-operated drone crashed into a crowd during the Boston Celtics opening night watch party at City Hall Plaza, [more…]
Police Drone’s Thermal Camera Leads to Swift Arrest of Fleeing Suspect
A thermal-equipped police drone proved crucial in capturing a fugitive in Waupun, Wisconsin, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of drone technology in law enforcement, according to [more…]
Lives at Stake: The Hidden Costs of U.S. Tariffs or Bans on DJI Drones
In recent years, DJI drones have become ubiquitous in the U.S., used by everyone from first responders and small businesses to hobbyists and farmers. The [more…]
