NEW YORK NY Sept 25 2024— The NYPD is set to deploy drones to respond to 911 calls in Central Park as part of an effort to combat rising crime in the area, PIX11 reported. The initiative, expected to expand on Aug. 23, is part of the department’s Drones as First Responders program, according to […]
Brookhaven Georgia January 4th, 2024 The next phase of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) takes drones out of the squad car trunk and moves them onto the front lines of emergency first response. Drones as First Responder (DFR) programs launch drones from a fixed position, enabling a quicker evaluation of a situation before officers arrive. A […]
MOUNT DORA, Fla. October 19 2023 As deputies investigated a burglary at a Florida business, their drone was shot down by a man armed with a rifle at a neighboring home, federal prosecutors said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office drone was destroyed by the gunfire, which caused it to descend “out of control” and crash into […]
New York NY August 9 2023 Drone tech is really taking off at the NYPD. The nation’s largest police department has spent tens of thousands of dollars on top-of-the-line tactical drones so far this year — and is exploring using the new technology to help cops answer 911 calls in the future, The Post has […]
Las Vegas NV Nov 27, 2022 When a gunshot rings out in parts of the Las Vegas Valley next year, a drone will fly overhead and begin recording the scene within a minute, Sheriff-elect Kevin McMahill said. In a speech at The Orleans, McMahill told a crowd of about 200 that the Metropolitan Police Department plans […]
WASHINGTON DC November 27, 2022 Drones are becoming increasingly popular as they’re easy to buy and find out how to use online. Now, U.S. officials are investigating cases of people attempting to fly drones carrying homemade bombs. “We are investigating, even as we speak, several instances within the U.S. of attempts to weaponize drones with homemade […]
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Scottsdale AZ June 5th, 2022 Taser developer Axon said this week it is working to build drones armed with the electric stunning weapons that could fly in schools and “help prevent the next Uvalde, Sandy Hook, or Columbine.” But its own technology advisers quickly panned the idea as a dangerous fantasy. The publicly traded company, which […]
Miami FL Aug 7 2021 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun its initial test of technologies at Miami International Airport that will detect, track, and identify (DTI) drones entering restricted airspace. Drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), pose a threat to aviation security when flown into certain restricted airspaces. TSA chose MIA as […]
STONECREST, Ga. July 14 2021 Far from a sci-fi movie, two robots are some of the newest security team members at the Mall at Stonecrest. Shoppers, meet Stoney and Pebble. Earlier this year, the pair was rolled out for increased security as the mall extended its hours of operation. Weighing around 500 and 350 pounds each, […]