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Oceanside Police Department Introduces Drone as First-Responder Pilot Program

The Oceanside Police Department has officially launched a 13-month “Drone as First Responder” (DFR) pilot program, a development recently covered by CBS 8. The program, approved unanimously by the City Council in April, represents a significant…

Flying Lion’s Vice President Steven Katz Featured in AirBeat Publication

We are proud to announce that Steven Katz, Vice President of Flying Lion, has been featured in the latest issue of AirBeat publication. In his insightful article, Katz delves into the evolving role of drone technology in public safety and emergency…

Flying Lion Featured on FOX 11 “In Depth: Drones” Segment with Barry Brennan

On May 4, 2025, FOX 11 Los Angeles aired a compelling segment titled “In Depth: Drones,” hosted by veteran journalist Hal Eisner, highlighting the transformative role drones play in public safety and emergency response. The feature included…

Press Release: Flying Lion Unveils FLI Town, the Nation’s First Dedicated Drone as First Responder (DFR) Training Center

Flying Lion Unveils FLI Town, the Nation’s First Dedicated Drone as First Responder (DFR) Training Center FLI Town Provides a Safe, Remote Location for Uncrewed Aircraft Training, Testing & Collaboration   Redondo Beach,…

Drones Saving Lives: The Power of DFR

Drones are revolutionizing public safety, and Flying Lion, Inc. is proud to lead the charge. Founded by CEO Barry Brennan, Flying Lion specializes in Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs, providing public safety agencies with the expertise…

Flying Lion Announces over 50,000 Drone as First Responder (DFR) Flights Flown

Flying Lion Announces over 50,000 Drone as First Responder (DFR) Flights Flown First Drone Service Provider in World to Reach this Major DFR Milestone Redondo Beach, CA (January 7, 2025) – Drone service provider, Flying Lion, Inc., is proud…
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Flying Lion Partner Steven Katz Addresses Drone Concerns on Fox 11 News

Flying Lion partner Steven Katz was featured on Fox 11 News in Los Angeles last night trying to calm the concern about drones flying near Long Beach/San Pedro. His stance, the majority of the videos shared look like crewed aircraft. And if there…

A New DFR Milestone: Montgomery County PD’s First Conviction Based on 100% DFR Footage

Congratulations Montgomery County Police Department's Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program for a historic conviction! This is the first conviction ever based on ONLY DFR video evidence. Flying Lion is proud to support this innovative…

Barry Brennan Selected to Speak at UAS Norway’s Remote Drone Operations on December 9-11

In one week, Flying Lion Founder and President, Barry Brennan and other distinguished experts discuss Remote Drone Operations on December 9-11 in Kristiansan, Norway.     https://www.uasnorway.no/remote-drone-operatio…

Barry Brennan Attends Exclusive Aerial Cities 2024 Event

We are thrilled to share that our Founder and President, Barry Brennan, recently attended Aerial Cities 2024, an exclusive, invitation-only event bringing together thought leaders and innovators in the aerial technology space. Aerial…

Barry Brennan Discusses DFR Implementation at Aerial Evolution 2024

We are proud to announce that our Founder and President, Barry Brennan, recently delivered an insightful presentation at Aerial Evolution 2024, focusing on the transformative potential of Drone as First Responders (DFR) programs.   We…

Join Flying Lion’s Steven Katz at Skydio Ascend ’24 (Flying Lion’s Newest DFR Partner)

Join Steven Katz, VP, at the Skydio Ascend 2024 Conference (Sept 25-26) to support our newest Drone as First Responder (DFR) partner. We're proud to be supporting Axon Air/Skydio at multiple DFR operations nationwide. *Just updated*  See…