Police Drones/UAS News & Articles

• How public safety agencies can fund a drone program

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  Approaching the community, whether private citizens or local businesses, is beneficial to the sustainability of a drone program

• On-demand webinar: An NYPD veteran’s perspective on why autonomy matters for first responders

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  Witness first-hand how public safety operations are enhanced by the use of drones in multiple types of missions

• Axon partners with Fotokite to bring tethered, autonomous drones to public safety

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  Fotokite’s tethered drones can fly with the push of a single button, eliminating the efforts of piloting

• Skydio and Axon launch new integration of Autonomous Drones with Axon Evidence

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  This integration, available via early access, will streamline and simplify evidence management for public safety

• UAV teams in action: Alameda County Sheriff’s Office

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  This California drone team has become a critical resource that supports search and rescue, law enforcement and fire department operations

• 5 ways police departments can improve officer traffic safety

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  How a Texas department enhanced officer traffic safety and accountability after two of its officers were struck and killed by passing vehicles

• The essential guide to police drone accessories

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  Accessories can be broken down into mandatory, nice to have and “Gee, isn’t that cool?”

• Why state and local law enforcement needs legal authority from Congress to counteract dangerous drones

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  The best tool LE currently has is written citations, which won’t stop someone if they truly want to cause harm

• How custom payloads aid police drone operations

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  With higher load capacity drones available, vendors have introduced components that allow a UAV to safely and discreetly deliver needed gear

• How a GNSS receiver expedites forensics workflow

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  Given the time-sensitive nature of the work, many reconstruction specialists have adopted new technology to improve the workflow

• Considerations when developing a law enforcement drone policy

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  Agencies should have solid policies and procedures in place to ensure the proper operation of their UAS program

• Icarus Aerospace becomes first drone company to get ANSI accreditation

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  The company’s UAS for Public Safety training program is the only accredited program outside of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, according to the release

• On-demand event: How autonomous police drones improve investigations while increasing safety

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  Find out how autonomous drones equipped with new 3D scanning technology enable public safety agencies to capture and visualize data and evidence faster and more reliably than ever before, all with minimal training

• Why UAVs and thermal imaging are an effective combination

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  Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (aka drones) provide a reliable, rugged and economical aerial surveillance that can fly in conditions too dangerous for helicopter pilots

• A year in the life of the Albany County Sheriff’s drone unit

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  From assisting SAR operations to deploying UAS during civil unrest, 2020 kept this eight-pilot team busy

• Global drone map provides directory of public safety and emergency services drone programs

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  The goal of the project is to build a network of public safety drone programs to share best practices, safety notices, lessons learned and regulatory updates

• Does your dept. have a rugged, reliable and versatile drone for mission-critical operations?

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  A drone company known for its unique coaxial technology shares how it's changing the game for drone operations in public safety

• How custom payloads aid SWAT operations

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  The LEMUR from BRINC Drones is designed from the ground up to aid tactical teams in barricade, hostage and active shooter situations

• The drone of your dreams is flying your way

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  Check out these advanced features, capabilities and use cases to help support the value of a drone program for your agency

• Video roundup: Police drones in action

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  Police drone technology has a staggering amount of applications. Here's a roundup of UAS footage that captures how drones help law enforcement

• Spotlight: BRINC Drones on a mission to save lives using advanced robotics and technology

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  The company's technology not only keeps SWAT operators and LEOs safe, but it also keeps suspects and communities safe as well

• 2021 guide to drones in law enforcement (eBook)

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  Download Police1's guide to use cases for UAS deployment

• UAS Spring 2021 Update: New FAA rules, tactical BVLOS waivers and more

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  Stay informed about the latest UAS FAA regulations, LE drone program best practices and free resources

• How to buy police drones

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  Download this Police1 drones/unmanned aircraft systems buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• 50 ideas for a $20,000 police grant

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  Does your department keep a list of possible projects for grant-funding opportunities?

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