Police Drones/UAS News & Articles

• 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

• Virtual 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?

• 10 steps to developing a Counter-UAS program

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  Consumer drones are becoming more popular and while many are used for recreational purposes, drones can present extreme challenges related to privacy and crime

• Captain Don Redmond on Chula Vista PD's groundbreaking drone program

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  The agency’s Drone as First Responders program deploys at-the-ready drones from the top of buildings to calls for service and critical incidents

• Policing drones are on the rise, but can they share information fast enough?

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  3 officers share how one video streaming app is changing the game

• 20 years of law enforcement milestones

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  Since Police1 launched in 1999 a lot has changed in policing – from new technologies to improved training to more sophisticated patrol vehicles and duty gear

• COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response

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  The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations

• Eyes in the sky: Drones take larger role at Fla. sheriff's office

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  Drones are becoming a key tool for the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office in documenting crime scenes, finding missing people and assisting with routine problems

• Expected and unexpected uses of police drones

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  When the Torrance Police Department launched its drone program, little did the agency know the many ways drones would be used

• How to evaluate the flying skills of police drone pilots

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  Rigorous and comparable evaluations, such as NIST’s sUAS Standard Test Methods, help 'raise the bar' on remote pilot credentialing

• Technology procurement: Why community buy-in is key

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  Educating civilians about mass violence prevention and investigation technology procurement and policy development

• How smart buildings can assist public safety response

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  An arena wired with a range of leading-edge sensors including video, audio, particulate sensors and occupancy detectors demonstrates an essential use case

• Real-time intelligence: How live streaming from the field aids incident command

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  During an active shooter event or other act of mass violence, getting eyes on the scene is essential for command decisions

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