Troup County will be the nation’s first local government in a rural region to acquire and train on the equipment and operationalize the technology.
Skyfire and Ondas’ business unit will bring advanced autonomous drone solutions and services to public safety and Drone First Responder markets in the United States.
Among the latest headlines involving law enforcement drones is a bill to expand approved scenarios for their use.
Skyfire Response leverages Skyfire’s partnerships with hardware, software, drone-in-a-box and data analytics providers to allow agencies with existing UAS programs to upgrade to a Drone First Responder program.
The latest drone headlines include first-time approval from the FAA of a police department's Drone as First Responder program without the need for operators to be present, as well as concerns over privacy for another department.
Port St. Lucie's previous drone fleet was manufactured by DJI, which was banned from being used by local governments in Florida due to security concerns.
The vehicle is designed to provide internet capabilities necessary to operate all UAS equipment and software and is powered by an onboard inverter system that provides the vehicle with self-sustaining power.
The network builds upon Skyfire’s Drone First Responder (DFR) platform - with the ultimate goal that every public safety agency should be able to get a bird's eye view of an emergency scene within 3 minutes of a 911 call.
The City Council approved the purchase of the drones, which will be used for accident reconstruction, large events, natural disasters, and tactical situations.
Drone as First Responder programs aim to decrease response times, provide situational awareness, and increase efficiency.
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