Group deploys drones to search for victims in Texas Hill Country flood By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The deadly Independence Day floods, which deluged a wide swath of the Central Texas Hill County, triggered a robust response from drone operators in the volunteer sector, who lent their UAVs to aid in recovery efforts and the search for victims. The disaster … [Read more...] about Drones Join the Front Lines in Deadly Texas Flood Response
UAV disaster response
Lessons from Hurricane Helene: How UAVs Supported Emergency Response in Western North Carolina
The response to Hurricane Helene demonstrated both the challenges and opportunities of using uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in disaster management. As a Category 4 hurricane, Helene caused massive devastation across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and other southeastern states, leaving more than 230 dead and causing an estimated $200 billion in damages. The storm's … [Read more...] about Lessons from Hurricane Helene: How UAVs Supported Emergency Response in Western North Carolina
Innovative UAV System Could Restore Critical Communications in Disaster Zones
South Korea's New Patent Uses Ground-Based Drones and Airborne Cameras to Rebuild Networks for Search and Rescue by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab In disaster response situations, re-establishing often damaged communications network is a vital part of coordinating search and rescue efforts. The Republic of Korea Natural Disaster Management Research Institute recently … [Read more...] about Innovative UAV System Could Restore Critical Communications in Disaster Zones
