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Rantizo, Inc., an emerging provider of advanced drone technologies and services, announced the unveiling of its new fixed-wing surveillance drone prototype, expanding the Company’s unmanned aircraft portfolio into aerial intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and monitoring applications. Continue reading
In a large, dimly lit room on the first floor of the Chula Vista Police Department’s downtown headquarters, Sgt. Evan Linney and drone pilot Rusty Johnson sit before a wall of monitors displaying maps, data feeds and live news broadcasts. Continue reading
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.
TEKEVER has secured a new framework contract valued at €30 million ($35M) with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for maritime operations. Continue reading
The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone with a laser over Texas last Thursday, triggering expanded airspace restrictions near the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Over the past year, the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) advanced critical Department of Homeland Security (DHS) missions by delivering innovative technologies, analytic tools, and scientific expertise across border security, law enforcement, infrastructure protection, and emergency readiness. Continue reading
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) announced Jan. 11 its first acquisition under the Replicator 2 initiative, awarding a contract for two DroneHunter F700 systems, expected to be delivered by April. Continue reading
– The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of a new office focused on the rapid procurement and deployment of drone and counter-drone technologies, marking a significant step toward strengthening American airspace sovereignty. Continue reading