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DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm logo — featuring the DroneSense icon alongside event branding for the 1st Annual summit, April 20–22, 2026, Scottsdale, Arizona. Title: DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm | April 2026

Flying Lion Proudly Sponsors the DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm

Flying Lion is proud to announce its sponsorship of the DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm, a premier gathering of public safety leaders, drone program managers, and industry innovators focused on advancing the operational use of unmanned…
Beverly Hills Police Drone-in-a-Box program graphic displayed during a public safety announcement

Beverly Hills Advances Public Safety with DFR Drone-in-a-Box Technology

Public safety is evolving—and in Beverly Hills, that evolution is taking flight. In a recent “In the Know” segment, Sharona Nazarian highlighted one of the city’s most forward-looking initiatives: the launch of a Drone-in-a-Box. This…
Flying Lion team at their ISC West trade show booth showcasing the DroneBooth™ rapid-deploy drone dock enclosure alongside pilot staffing services signage.

Flying Lion Debuts DroneBooth™ at ISC West, Advancing Rapid-Deploy Drone Security

At this year’s ISC West conference, Flying Lion, Inc. introduced a new concept aimed at solving one of the most persistent challenges in drone operations: how to deploy advanced aerial capabilities quickly, without the burden of permanent…
Alt Text: Flying Lion DroneBooth™ with Hex Universal Dock mounted on top, shown at an airfield with an air traffic control tower in the background

Introducing DroneBooth™ — 24/7 Drone Dock Operations, Anywhere, Without Power or Internet

Flying Lion, Inc. is proud to announce the availability of DroneBooth™ (Patent Pending) — a rapidly deployable enclosure that enables organizations to run drone dock operations 24/7 in locations where permanent infrastructure isn't available…

Advancing Public Safety UAS: Our Participation at NACON 2026

This year, our team had the opportunity to participate in the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference (NACON)—one of the premier gatherings for public safety professionals, aviation leaders, and technology innovators shaping…

The Brea Police Department Uses DFR to Monitor Suspects Prior to Arrest

In a recent demonstration of how technology continues to strengthen public safety operations, the Brea Police Department utilized its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program to assist in the capture of credit card fraud suspects operating within…
Flying Lion DFR training session.

Announcing Drone as First Responder (DFR) Remote Pilot Training

Flying Lion, Inc. is pleased to announce two upcoming Drone as First Responder (DFR) Remote Pilot Training sessions designed specifically for public safety agencies building or expanding DFR programs. This program consists of a one-day in-person…

Advancing Rail Security Along the Alameda Corridor

Security along critical freight corridors requires more than visibility — it requires coordination, technology, and disciplined execution. Along the Alameda Corridor, where cargo moves daily between major ports and the national rail network,…

Independent But Not Alone

  At Flying Lion, we operate on a simple principle: make Public Safety Operators safer and more cost-effective by unlocking the full potential of drone technology. With nearly 100,000 DFR missions, completed over the last decade,…

The IACP Session went great!

Success Stories and Tactics: How Crewed and Uncrewed Aircrafts Can Support Joint Operations Nice job speakers: Craig Benz - Lt and Chief Pilot, Minnesota State Patrol Barry Brennan - Police Reserve, Redondo Beach Police Dept./Flying…

Advancing UAS Operations: Steven Katz on the Beyond the Drone Podcast

Flying Lion Vice President Stephen Katz recently sat down with Desi Ekstein on the Beyond the Drone podcast to discuss the future of UAS operations, regulatory challenges, and how public-safety agencies can build safe, scalable drone programs. During…

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…