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Unmanned Nordic Conference 2022 Speaking

UNC 2022 - Flying Lion President, Barry Brennan joins Lieutenant Abrem Ayana and UAS Norway's Andres Martinsen onstage to discuss successful Drone as First Responders (DFR) programs. Our President, Barry Brennan is currently braving a Norwegian…
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Another Huge DFR Milestone

It has been 2 and one half years since Flying Lion partnered with Chula Vista Police Department to help expand their Drone as First Responder (DFR). Not only did we help expand their World Class DFR program we were able to learn first-hand…
Working Together Keeping Communities Safe

DFR Operates within TFR – Business As Usual

After securing the proper approvals from the USSS and the FAA, the Beverly Hills and Santa Monica Police Departments are able to operate their Drone as First Responder Programs within the Presidential TFR - Keeping their communities sa…
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Congratulations to our Flying Lion customer, Redondo Beach Police Department!

This cover story discusses the department's Drone as First Responder (DFR) program... we're honored to have been involved with RBPD’ drone program since 2015. https://easyreadernews.com/sky-ops-drones-carve-out-a-role-as-newest-redondo-beach-police-tool/ Jordan…
Flying Lion Team and Drone Van at APCO

Come see the Flying Lion Team and Drone Van at APCO Booth #1371

https://www.apco2022.org/exhibit-hall/public-safety-vehicle-areas/
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Drone as a First Responder program provides crucial intel to Santa Monica Police Department – abc 7 news

https://abc7.com/drones-provide-crucial-intel-to-santa-monica-police/12044040/ Hoping to de-escalate many of those interactions, the Santa Monica Police Department has turned to the sky with its Drone as a First Responder program, or…
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As Women’s History Month comes to a close — we are proud of our team supporting both DFR and commercial operations.  

Thank you to Tonie Smith, Kim, Lucie Hronek, Adriana, Leah, Paula B., and Rebecca Viveros who represent 46% of the Flying Lion Pilot team. As Women's History Month comes to a close -- we are proud of our team supporting both DFR and commercial…

Pennsylvania’s Public and Private UAS Symposium

A great discussion about Public Safety use of UAS with some fantastic SMEs during the Pennsylvania’s Public and Private UAS Symposium. https://padrone.org/events
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Current and Future UAS (Drone) usage in Southern California – Flying Lion

I am very honored and excited to be asked to speak at the Aerospace & Defense Forum - Los Angeles Chapter meeting webinar on Friday, October 15, 2021. My presentation will discuss Flying Lion’s role as a drone service provider with public…
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Flying Lion Provides Drone Operations Management, Overwatch, and Drone Detection to another Successful Redondo Beach BeachLife Festival

During the BeachLife Festival weekend, Flying Lion provided: Over 30 Flight-hours of sustained aerial observation Remote Broadcasting to the Command Center and Personnel through CAPE/Motorola Aerial Coordinated and deconflicted…

AltaSea & Flying Lion Launch Scientific and Educational Partnership to Develop an “Unmanned Aircraft System Center of Excellence”

Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka commends the partnership’s efforts to drive innovation in the Blue Economy. AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles and Flying Lion, Inc. (FLI) have announced a multi-faceted partnership to develop…