Drones and emergency situations go well together, particularly when first responders need to locate people in need despite poor visibility and challenging terrain. More often than not the applications we've seen involve mountain rescues, locating people who are lost, stranded or injured in the wilderness. This EENA and DJI SAR mission in Iceland is a good example of that. As … [Read more...] about Dubai Lifeguards Get a Helping Hand From ‘Flying Rescuer’ Drone
Study: Drones and Thermal Cameras Can Protect Endangered Marine Wildlife
Findings from a study conducted in New Zealand and the UK suggests that drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras could be used to locate and protect endangered Maui and Hector’s dolphins in New Zealand. The application could also be used for conservation measures for other marine mammal species around the world. The successful study proved that aerial thermal detection … [Read more...] about Study: Drones and Thermal Cameras Can Protect Endangered Marine Wildlife
Disney Publishes Work On Spray-Painting Drone
Cutting edge aviation and painting are not two things you'd readily associate with Disney, so it's a little strange that this week the media giant has published work outlining a combination of the two. Disney's "system for autonomous spray painting using a UAV" has been designed to eventually be suitable for industrial applications. The company says the project "is motivated … [Read more...] about Disney Publishes Work On Spray-Painting Drone
Insurance Company Travelers Invests $3M in Kittyhawk
Enterprise drone operations software company Kittyhawk has announced a $3M strategic investment from insurance firm Travelers. The Travelers Companies' investment will help Kittyhawk offer drone operations solutions to new markets. From customer to investor Travelers have long been a front-runner in the use of drones within the insurance industry. The company launched its … [Read more...] about Insurance Company Travelers Invests $3M in Kittyhawk
Southern Company Chooses Skyward For Drone Program Expansion
Energy provider Southern Company has announced plans to expand its existing drone program with assistance from Verizon-owned Skyward. The move follows Southern Company and its affiliates' established use of drone technology for remote inspections, wire transport and damage recovery assessments. In fact, the company claims to be the first utility to submit a section 333 … [Read more...] about Southern Company Chooses Skyward For Drone Program Expansion
