When to Deploy a Drone: Optimal Scenarios for Public Safety Applications
by DroneSense on 7/13/23 10:00 AM
In recent years, the use of drones in public safety has gained significant traction due to their versatility and effectiveness in various emergency situations. Drones - or Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) - have transformed the way public safety agencies approach mission-critical tasks …
Streamlining Drone Program Management for Public Safety Organizations with DroneSense
by DroneSense on 7/5/23 10:00 AM
In recent years, the use of drones in public safety has become increasingly prevalent. These uncrewed aerial vehicles have proven to be invaluable tools for law enforcement, fire departments, and other emergency response teams. However, the successful implementation and operation of a …
TMD Students Graduate from Inaugural RPIC Class
by DroneSense on 2/1/23 9:31 AM
DroneSense congratulates the Texas Military Department (TMD) for its landmark graduation of the inaugural Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) class for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) within their armed forces.
DFR: Transformational Technology Ushering in a New Era
by DroneSense on 11/29/22 4:12 AM
In the United States, approximately 18,000 agencies across tribal, local, state and federal levels employ roughly 795,000 law enforcement officers and agents.
Practice Makes Perfect at a Fly Day
by DroneSense on 6/30/22 11:49 AM
Regular and repeated exercise of an activity is the best way to become proficient in it. It also helps reveal potential elements of friction in the process that can be addressed before becoming an issue in a high-stress situation. First responders are very familiar with the concept an …
FAA Using Drones to Aid Response
by DroneSense on 9/2/21 7:50 AM
In this article by the FAA, we get a glimpse into how an airport’s aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) unit utilizes drones to gain valuable situational awareness through aerial perspectives. During these exercises, all of the live drone video feeds were available to incident comm …
Selecting the Best Drones for Your Public Safety Drone Program
by DroneSense on 3/9/20 7:32 AM
Identifying the right drones for a public safety drone program can be a daunting task. In this fast-moving industry, it is often difficult to stay up-to-date with all the latest technology. This is especially tough when you’re sifting through the features designed for other use cases …
What Drone Pilots Need to Know About the Part 107 Exam
by DroneSense on 8/11/16 6:07 AM
This past June the FAA released the Part 107 ruling, a highly anticipated set of rules governing the usage of drones for commercial purposes that will be enacted on August 29, 2016. As we transition to Part 107, now in the waning days of the 333 Exemption, drone pilots will no longer …