Axon Introduces Drone Swap Program to Help Agencies Transition to Secure, American-Made Drone Technology Public safety agencies in the U.S. increasingly rely on drones to enhance situational awareness, support search-and-rescue missions, and improve operational efficiency. However, evolving regulations and national security concerns are posing challenges for agencies that … [Read more...] about SkySwap Program: A New Path for Public Safety Drone Compliance
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Flying Lion Achieves Milestone: Over 50,000 Drone as First Responder Flights Completed
Expanding Drone Technology Enhances Safety for Communities and First Responders All images credit Flying Lion, used with permission. Flying Lion, Inc., a leading drone service provider, has announced a major achievement in Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. By the end of 2024, the company successfully completed 55,773 DFR flights, with more than 35,000 conducted … [Read more...] about Flying Lion Achieves Milestone: Over 50,000 Drone as First Responder Flights Completed
Flock Safety Acquires Uniform Sierra Aerospace: Enhancing Drone Technology for Public Safety
Expanding Public Safety Capabilities with Drones Flock Safety, a company known for its suite of public safety solutions, has acquired Uniform Sierra Aerospace. Uniform Sierra Aerospace, a U.S.-based provider of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for public safety, brings its expertise in American-made, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant drones to Flock's … [Read more...] about Flock Safety Acquires Uniform Sierra Aerospace: Enhancing Drone Technology for Public Safety
Nevada Law Restricts Public Safety Agencies from Using DJI Drones, Limits Drone as First Responder Applications
New UAV Regulations, Effective January 1, 2025 Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), effective January 1, 2025, places new restrictions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by public agencies and law enforcement. The law prohibits the purchase or operation of drones and related equipment from certain entities, including those flagged by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) … [Read more...] about Nevada Law Restricts Public Safety Agencies from Using DJI Drones, Limits Drone as First Responder Applications
North Dakota Proposes $15 Million to Replace Chinese-Made Drones
Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to allocate $15 million to replace these drones. The bill mirrors similar efforts by other states, … [Read more...] about North Dakota Proposes $15 Million to Replace Chinese-Made Drones
