
Newport News, Virginia to Deploy Drones in 90 Seconds for 911 Calls
Newport News, Virginia is launching a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program that will dispatch drones to priority 911 calls before officers or firefighters arrive, with some units reaching scenes within 90 seconds. Eight drones supplied by Flock Safety are stationed at four launch sites across the city, equipped with thermal imaging and live video. The program notably integrates both police and fire departments under a single drone fleet, making Newport News one of the first cities in Virginia—and among the earliest in the U.S.—to do so.
Source: DroneXL







