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Future of Public Safety UAS

The Drone May Launch Itself. The Mission Still Needs a Pilot.

The aircraft may get smarter, launch remotely and handle more of the flight on its own, but that doesn’t make the mission any simpler. This article looks at where public safety UAS is headed and why experienced, operationally minded…

Sep 2, 2026 · 10 min read
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UAS Program Management

Is Your UAS Program Ready When It Matters?

A UAS program is only as good as its readiness when the call comes. This article looks at what it takes to keep aircraft, pilots and the overall program dependable long after the initial rollout. The goal is simple: build a…

Aug 26, 2026 · 8 min read
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Training & Operations

Training Your Public Safety UAS Team for Real-World Operations

Passing Part 107 gets you certified. It does not automatically make you ready for a working incident. This article looks at how newer rPICs develop real operational judgment by training alongside seasoned pilots, learning to think…

Aug 19, 2026 · 10 min read
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Fire & EMS Operations

What the Drone Sees That Command Can’t: Thermal UAS on the Fireground

A thermal drone can show command what crews on the ground simply can’t see, but the image only matters if the pilot knows how to interpret it. From tracking changing fire conditions and guiding master streams to supporting overhaul…

Aug 12, 2026 · 8 min read
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Law Enforcement UAS

Law Enforcement Drones: The Mission Can Change, but the Boundaries Cannot

Law enforcement drone missions can change in seconds. The aircraft may launch for one reason and quickly become part of a moving perimeter, search, or developing incident. The key is giving pilots and supervisors room to adapt…

Aug 5, 2026 · 6 min read
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Featured guides

Training & Regulations

FAA Part 107 Basics for Public Safety Agencies

What your department needs to know before flying: Part 107, public-aircraft operations, operating limits, Remote ID, night flight, recurrent training, and proposed Part 108.

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Search & Rescue

How Drones Are Changing Search and Rescue Operations

From thermal detection to grid search coverage, how UAS is becoming a force multiplier for departments with limited manpower.

6 min read
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Program Development

Should Your Department Build an In-House UAS Program?

Five questions to work through before you buy equipment or assign a pilot, so the program actually holds up long-term.

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