News & Insights
Public Safety Drone News and Policy Updates
Policy shifts, case studies, and operational lessons — curated for program leaders.
- Policy5/28/2026
FAA Moves on BVLOS Rule: What It Means for Public Safety
The proposed Part 108 rule could unlock routine beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights for first responders.
- Case Study5/28/2026
How a Mid-Size PD Cut Response Times 38% with DFR
Inside a 12-month rollout of a Drone as First Responder program and the metrics that justified expansion.
- Case Study5/28/2026
Thermal SAR in Sub-Zero Conditions: Lessons from a Mountain Rescue
A county SAR team shares what worked — and what failed — during a 14-hour winter search.
- Tech5/28/2026
Counter-UAS at Public Events: A Practical Primer
Detection, mitigation, and the legal gray zones every agency planner should understand.