Drones
The Police1 Drones topic page contains news and resources to help you find the right equipment and applications for your police drone program. Research features, learn key considerations when developing drone policies and more.
Field demonstration shows initial capabilities of end-to-end, dynamic network resource provisioning on a 5G network to enhance situational awareness for public safety personnel
CAPE drone software enables remote drone pilot flight control with geofencing, collision avoidance and other features
Making drone technology more accessible
In one of three cases, the suspect fled the scene and hid in thick brush and trees in the middle of the night
The drones will be used primarily to reconstruct traffic accidents and crime scenes
These updates have been achieved through collaborative efforts between public safety stakeholders, companies and the FAA
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The career criminal with 58 felony convictions threatened law enforcement and bail bondsmen in a tense standoff that ended in gunfire
An agreement between lawmakers and the DeSantis administration puts up funds for LEOs who have protested the ban of DJI drones
“If we didn’t have that robotic dog, we would have placed firefighters in jeopardy,” said NYC Mayor Eric Adams
We are seeing increased drone use by SWAT teams resulting in safer incident resolutions for officers and suspects
A bipartisan effort to overturn Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban comes from complaints about inferior, unsafe drones on approved list
The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Marine Patrol and Air Support Units provide services over urban, suburban and rural landscapes, plus waterways
Gov. Ron DeSantis says police must stop using DJI drones, but police say banning them risks officer safety
“The community expects us to de-escalate with time and distance. And we have the technology to do that and keep first responders and the community safe.”
Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith was killed and another officer remains in serious, but stable condition
Deputies used several PIT maneuvers, a drone, and tear gas to apprehend a suspected DUI driver
The drone is designed to de-escalate conflict and improve public safety
Turn your police vehicle into a mobile drone command center
A California sheriff’s department conducts drone training in an area popular for off-road snow sports
We review tactical communications, concussion protection, RDS, storage solutions and much more
Make sure your RTCC is prepared to manage your growing use of technology-driven policing
Check out this drone control center, a locking magazine and a dual-wavelength rifle sight. Plus: 5.11’s bag designed to carry all your stuff
Layering the latest tools and following four key steps can help you get a handle on problem locations
Drones can assist EOD operators in several ways, from searching under suspicious vehicles to detecting audible sounds of explosive devices for analysis
There is a paradigm shift occurring in law enforcement as drones become a critical element in almost every aspect of emergency operations
2022: The year’s biggest moments and trends
We take a look back at rescues of the most vulnerable among us, and appreciate our better angels
Innovative technology allows officers to communicate with subjects and suspects from a safe distance
The gigantic exhibit hall showcases products and technology aimed to improve officer efficiency and safety
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A drone operator located the man, clad in body armor, in the woods as he approached threatened to shoot law enforcement officers
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- AgEagle Aerial Systems attends UMEX 2024 together with FEDS to showcase eBee VISION and TAC drones
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- Key considerations for a law enforcement drone policy
- Revolutionizing emergency response: The role of Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs
- The path to implementing a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program