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Swedish emergency medical drone service company Everdrone has entered into a partnership with the Ambulance Services Administration in Region Stockholm. The agreement covers the implementation and operation of Everdrone’s drone system, enabling rapid delivery of defibrillators as well as early situational awareness at accidents and acute incidents. Continue reading
– Lockheed Martin, PG&E Corporation, Salesforce, and Wells Fargo have launched EMBERPOINT LLC, a purpose-built venture to integrate next-generation wildfire solutions that help first responders detect, prevent, and fight catastrophic fires. Continue reading
– ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection leader ZeroEyes, has launched ZeroEyes Aerial Detection Kit (ZAD), a portable, drone-based AI threat detection and intelligent situational awareness solution designed for public safety agencies. Continue reading
Chinese drones battle skyscraper fires. The drones soared to the rescue in a recent drill in Shenzhen, China, reaching insane heights beyond the reach of fire trucks. Continue reading
– Seneca, the resilience technology and infrastructure company, announced its public launch and a $60 million financing round. The round, believed to be the largest venture capital round in fire technology to date, was led by Caffeinated Capital and Convective Capital, with participation from First Round Capital, Transition VC, Advance Venture Partners, Nextview Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Stepstone Group, DCVC, Offline Ventures, Roar Capital, and Slow Ventures. Continue reading
– uAvionix, a leader in aviation communications, navigation, and surveillance data solutions, and VOTIX, the pioneering drone automation and orchestration platform, has announced the successful integration of uAvionix’s FlightLine ADS-B data service into the VOTIX platform. The collaboration delivers real-time, aviation-grade Detect and Avoid (DAA) data to VOTIX users, enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and decision-making for Drone as First Responder (DFR) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) missions. Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security just published a TechNote outlining the framework for the procurement of authorised equipment for Drone as First Responder systems. Continue reading
– Skyryse has announced a new partnership with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) focused on strengthening firefighting technology, operations and training programs. With SkyOS, the first universal operating system for flight, Skyryse will enable firefighting aircraft to more effectively and safely execute its mission to strengthen wildfire resilience, protecting California’s most vulnerable communities. Continue reading