With just two weeks remaining until TEXCON 2026, excitement is building for four days of education, technology, and hands-on training in Arlington, Texas. Public safety and government professionals from across the country will gather for expert presentations, an exhibitor showcase, and field-based training throughout the DFW metroplex. From FAA and DHS speakers to the popular TAK Workshop and new DOT-focused training opportunities, TEXCON 2026 is set to deliver its most compr

Your invited to register for the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) webinar focused on preparing for Phase II FEMA C-UAS grant funding and statewide program expansion.

Commercial UAV Expo has long been one of the premier gatherings in the drone industry, bringing together technology providers, operators, regulators, and end users from around the world. This year, DRONERESPONDERS expanded its presence with the largest Public Safety Summit to date, creating a dedicated environment where public safety professionals could learn, collaborate, and share operational lessons from the field. Across three days, more than 300 attendees participated in

The DRONERESPONDERS SAFER SKIES Act Interim Final Rule Working Group recently submitted formal comments regarding the implementation of the SAFER SKIES Act authorities for State, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) agencies. Comprised of representatives from 14 states and 28 public safety and corrections agencies, the Working Group focused on a single objective: ensuring the final rule provides a practical, scalable, and sustainable framework that agencies of all sizes can

Texas Military Department aviation leader honored for building a mission-ready UAS program grounded in safety and coordination

At the American Drone Leadership Summit, leaders from across government, industry, and public safety gathered to discuss how the United States can maintain drone dominance while ensuring secure, equitable access to the national airspace.

As drone use continues to expand, first responders are increasingly fielding questions from residents who believe they are being harassed, surveilled, or otherwise impacted by drone operations.

The FBI, in coordination with the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, has released a series of documents implementing the SAFER SKIES Act, establishing a new national framework for how state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) agencies can detect, track, and, in some cases, mitigate drone threats. Collectively, these documents represent the most significant expansion of counter-UAS authority to public safety agencies in recent years, creating a pathway for accred

Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programs are emerging as one of the most significant and rapidly growing trends in modern law enforcement, reshaping how agencies respond to emergency calls and manage critical incidents.

Published: July 2026 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken significant steps to strengthen public safety by accelerating the implementation of the SAFER SKIES Act. These actions are designed to give trained state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement and correctional agencies the tools and legal clarity needed to address emerging drone-related threats. Addressing a Growing Security Challenge Drones have become an increasingly valuable technolo