New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Interim Commissioner Tom Donlon recently announced the “Drone as First Responder” (DFR) program, which leverages the latest in aerial autonomous vehicle technology to enhance the NYPD’s emergency-response capabilities as the agency fulfills its mission to keep New Yorkers safe. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Duke Robotics Insulator Cleaning Drone Works Well for Israel Electric Corporation
– Duke Robotics Corp, a provider of advanced robotics technology and autonomous drone solutions, has announced initial revenue generation from its previously reported agreement with the Israel Electric Corporation for high-voltage insulator washing services using the Company’s innovative IC Drone . Continue reading
Russian Supercam Drone Offered to Central Asia
The Russian unmanned aerial vehicle Supercam S350, developed and manufactured by the Unmanned Systems Group, was presented during the Securex Uzbekistan 2024 expo, held in Tashkent from November 5 to 7. Continue reading
Drones to Scan Zebras’ Stripes Like Bar Codes in Conservation Project
Drones that have the ability to scan zebras like barcodes are set to be used to help track animals in the wild as part of a conservation project in Kenya. Continue reading
CENTUM Announces Next-Gen Lifeseeker SAR Technology
– CENTUM launched the next generation of its Lifeseeker airborne phone location system at European Rotors 2024 in Amsterdam . The latest features and enhancements will make it easier and faster for Search and Rescue teams to find casualties in even the most challenging terrain. Continue reading
Indian Firm Breaks 5 Guinness World Records with a 5,500 Drone Light Show
– BotLab Dynamics’ recent Amaravati Drone Summit 2024 was held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India on October 22, where 5 Guinness World Records were broken with a display of 5,500 drones in a single show. Continue reading
NYPD to Equip Some Cruisers with Drones
The NYPD’s Drone as First Responder program is expanding to equip some police vehicles with drones, allowing officers to deploy them directly from patrol cars as needed. Continue reading
NYPD Drones Save More than 100 Subway Surfers Lives
Hundreds of drones have helped save more than 100 young people, including a 9-year-old, who were subway surfing on New York City trains in the past year, according to Mayor Eric Adams. Continue reading