Category Archives: First Responders

AirData Launches Public Safety Program for Drone Fleets

AirData is the leading drone flight data and fleet management platform, trusted by more than 444,000 pilots worldwide across 232 countries with over 60,000,000 uploaded flights. The company has just announced the launch of AirData’s Public Safety Program, a dedicated initiative designed to give law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency response agencies access to the tools, resources, and community already powering some of the most recognized drone programs globally – now spanning 60 regions.

Everdrone to Support Ambulance Services in Stockholm Region

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 →

Startup Raises $60M to Fight Wildfires with Water Cannons on Drones

– 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 and VOTIX Integrate FlightLine ADS-B Data Service to Advance Drone as First Responder Operations

– 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 →