This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. TV Asahi and KDDI Smart Drone have announced a joint initiative to deploy autonomous drones from pre-positioned drone ports across Japan, targeting faster and safer aerial news coverage during natural disasters. The Limitations of Traditional Disaster … [Read more...] about TV Asahi and KDDI Smart Drone Partner for Disaster News Drone Deployment
Disaster Response
Promo Drone Announces New Distribution For Signage Drone
Promo Drone has partnered with Almo Pro AV to expand use of the Starling X.2 drone-mounted digital sign. The companies plan joint demos, training, and outreach to Pro AV and public safety customers. Starling X.2 drone-mounted digital sign The Starling X.2 is a drone platform that carries an ultra-bright LED sign for digital messaging and alerts. The sign is built for … [Read more...] about Promo Drone Announces New Distribution For Signage Drone
Nearmap and New Light Deploy FEMA Disaster Response System.
Nearmap and New Light Technologies have deepened their collaboration to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during major natural disasters. The partnership centers on using high‑recency aerial imagery and automated workflows to speed damage assessment, coordination, and relief‑funding decisions across presidential disaster declarations. How drones and … [Read more...] about Nearmap and New Light Deploy FEMA Disaster Response System.
