A middle-aged man unexpectedly collapses at his home in James City County, Virginia. His family members call the 911 emergency dispatch, reporting the situation and describing his symptom. The dispatcher recognizes that the emergency could involve a sudden cardiac arrest and not only sends first responders to the scene, but also a drone carrying an automated external … [Read more...] about Va. County Takes Part in Study on Delivering AEDs to Patients
Ericsson, AT&T Use Cellular Data to Detect Drones
With the FIFA World Cup tournament and most of the big celebrations of America's 250th birthday now in the rear-view mirror, law enforcement agencies, local government officials and infrastructure owners have gotten a wake-up call as to the importance of being able to identify and track drones in their airspace. Most counter-UAS experts agree on the need to institute a layered … [Read more...] about Ericsson, AT&T Use Cellular Data to Detect Drones
Swiss Company Adding Drones to NOAA’s Forecasting Toolbox
NOAA has long used balloons to collect data on atmospheric conditions and help predict the weather. Now, working with a Swiss weather technology company and other providers, the agency is adding drones to its forecasting arsenal. Meteomatics is currently conducting flights of its proprietary hexacopter Meteodrones at a pilot site owned by the University of Oklahoma, near … [Read more...] about Swiss Company Adding Drones to NOAA’s Forecasting Toolbox
ABZ Innovation Milestones Point to Company’s Growth
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill ABZ Innovation, a five-year-old Hungarian company that has become a leading manufacturer of spraying drones, is continuing to climb along its rapid growth trajectory, releasing new products, entering into partnerships that expand efficiencies of its UAV's, and preparing to open the largest facility in Europe for the manufacture of … [Read more...] about ABZ Innovation Milestones Point to Company’s Growth
Powerus Expands U.S.-Made Heavy-Lift Drones Into Agriculture
Powerus deals point to growth in U.S., international markets By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A Florida-based company that manufactures heavy-lift drones for defense and commercial applications has launched a new agriculture division to market its products in the United State and overseas. Powerus said the new business unit will be operated under the umbrella of its … [Read more...] about Powerus Expands U.S.-Made Heavy-Lift Drones Into Agriculture
