Drones are now a critical tool in disaster response - and as the US suffers a series of historic storms, drones are being deployed to help with search and rescue, road clearing, and recovery efforts. DRONELIFE is appreciative of Justin McCarthy and Matt Sloane for taking the time to provide this post from SkyfireAI as their team is sheltered in Florida ready to deploy for … [Read more...] about SkyfireAI is On the Ground for Hurricane Response: An Inside Look at the Mission
Drones for Public Safety
Skydio Responds to Hurricane Ian: Free 24/7 Emergency Support Hotline and More for Customers Involved in Recovery
In every emergency since 2017's Hurricane Harvey, the drone industry has been at the forefront of recovery efforts. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skydio - Responds - To - Hurricane - Ian Aerial intelligence has proven critically important for first responders during emergencies and rescue operations; drones for roofing surveys, utility inspections, … [Read more...] about Skydio Responds to Hurricane Ian: Free 24/7 Emergency Support Hotline and More for Customers Involved in Recovery
From the BRINC Factory in Las Vegas: What US Drone Manufacturing Looks Like
During Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas earlier this month, BRINC Drones - the makers of the LEMUR aircraft for SWAT missions - hosted a small gathering at their offices and manufacturing center in Las Vegas. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · BRINCs - Las - Vegas - Factory - An - Inside - Look - At - US - Drone - Manufacturing The tour of the … [Read more...] about From the BRINC Factory in Las Vegas: What US Drone Manufacturing Looks Like
Starting a Public Safety Drone Program: A Conversation with Vector Aerial
Public service agencies increasing using drone programs as part of everyday operations By Jim Magill Public service agencies, such as police and fire departments and emergency medical service providers, were among the first entities to recognize the usefulness of UAVs to accomplish tasks such as aiding in search and rescue, pinpointing fire hot spots and documenting traffic … [Read more...] about Starting a Public Safety Drone Program: A Conversation with Vector Aerial
Skydio and Axon Respond: Drone Live Streams for 911 Operators
Skydio and Axon Respond: Integration Announced for Public Safety Agencies by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Axon and autonomous flight leader Skydio have announced that public safety agencies utilizing both Skydio drones and Axon’s real-time operations platform, Axon Respond, will be able to access drone live-streams for a more thorough perspective of … [Read more...] about Skydio and Axon Respond: Drone Live Streams for 911 Operators
