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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…

Montgomery County Launches Enhanced Drone Program to Boost Emergency Response

Montgomery County is expanding its "Drone as First Responder" program, which is designed to improve emergency response efficiency. This initiative, funded with a $350,000 budget, will deploy drones to critical areas in downtown Silver Spring…

METRO Awards Flying Lion 3 Year Contract for Security Services

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has awarded Flying Lion a 3 year contract to provide Drone security observation services that utilize video and infrared technology, to provide a safe and secure environment for…

Brookhaven Police Department Selects Flying Lion

This evening Flying Lion was selected by Brookhaven Police Department in Georgia to serve as their rooftop RPICs.

Yonkers PD to use drones as first responders (DFR) in new pilot program

Yonkers will pilot a new program this summer called "Drone as a First Responder" which would allow for an emergency police response to priority calls in a matter of seconds. ... On Tuesday, police tested their equipment in conjunction…

Nokia and Flying Lion, Inc. Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Drones-as-a-Service Sector in North America

Nokia and Flying Lion, Inc. have entered a strategic partnership to enhance the Drones-as-a-Service sector, focusing on public safety and various industries across North America. This collaboration aims to leverage Nokia's comprehensive…

Unlocking the Skies: Insights from Barry Brennan on Initiating Remote Drone Operations

Barry Brennan Shares Expertise on Launching Remote Drone Programs at Norway Unmanned Nordic Conference 2024. https://www.uasnorway.no/unc2024/

New Flying Lion Landing Pads by Hoodman

Thank you to Lou Schmidt at www.HoodmanUSA.com for the awesome new batch of CUSTOM 5ft drone landing pads. These are the exact same quality you would expect from a Hoodman Landing Pad (thick canvas material, water resistant backing…

Flying Lion on the Public Safety Drone Review, Tuesday February 6

This month, hosts Timothy Martin and Miriam McNabb review the latest news stories about drones in public safety, first response, fire and police with our guest Steven Katz, VP and Community College Instructor at Flying Lion and Founder and…

DRONE TECHNOLOGY AIDS IN ARREST OF THEFT SUSPECTS IN SILVER SPRING – Drone as First Responders (DFR)

Innovative Use of Drones in Law Enforcement In a remarkable demonstration of technology aiding law enforcement, Montgomery County Police successfully utilized a drone to apprehend two suspects involved in a theft at a Silver Spring grocery…