Entries by Miguel Vasquez

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 aircraft systems (UAS) in emergency response. Held in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Summit brings together agencies and technology partners working […]

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 technology-driven approach marks a significant shift in how municipalities respond to emergencies, manage incidents, and protect both first responders and […]

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 infrastructure. The result is the DroneBooth™ (Patent Pending)—a rapidly deployable enclosure designed to support 24/7 drone dock operations […]

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 or practical. No power lines. No fiber runs. No costly buildout. Just a parking-space-sized footprint and the Flying Lion team handling […]

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 future of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Hosted in Williamsburg, Virginia, NACON brought together agencies and industry partners from across the country to […]

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 the city. When officers identified suspicious activity tied to an active fraud investigation, aerial support was rapidly deployed. […]

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 course, followed by three hours of dedicated 1:1 remote training with a Flying Lion instructor, including REMOTELY flying scenarios […]

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, maintaining operational integrity is essential to protecting commerce and public safety. ABL’s recent spotlight highlights how strategic partnerships are strengthening freight rail […]

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, we don’t just understand the landscape – we helped build it (Thank You – Chula Vista Police Department). We […]

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 Lion Don Redmond – Capt. (Ret.), Chula Vista Police Deptartment Lance Scott – Georgia State Patrol For over a century, […]