Verizon's Frontline Solution Enhances Security in Mardi Gras Festival

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) recently announced that its Frontline Crisis Response Team has completed the deployment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to assist the New Orleans Police Department (“NOPD”) during the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebrations. This collaboration marked the first large-scale use of Verizon’s UAS technology, ensuring the safety of both residents and visitors. Being one of the largest and most well-known festivals in the world, Mardi Gras has been celebrated since the 16th centu ...