Flying Lion, Inc., a leading drone service provider, has launched FLI Town, the nation’s first dedicated Drone as First Responder (DFR) training center. This facility offers a secure, vendor-agnostic environment designed to support public safety agencies in training, testing, and collaboration on drone operations. Located in a remote area with minimal crewed aircraft … [Read more...] about FLI Town: A Dedicated Training and Testing Hub for Drone as First Responder (DFR) Operations
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Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations
Ciconia's Collision Avoidance System: Enhancing Airspace Safety for Crewed and Uncrewed Aircraft The safe integration of drones into national airspace is one of the biggest challenges facing the aviation industry today. Israel-based Ciconia, founded in 2016, is addressing this issue with its Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS). Led by co-founder and CEO … [Read more...] about Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations
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
Teledyne FLIR Introduces Radiometric Thermal Camera Modules for Defense and Industrial Applications
New Boson+ and Hadron 640R+ Cameras Provide Real-Time Temperature Data with Industry-Leading Sensitivity Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the release of radiometric versions of its high-performance Boson+ thermal and Hadron 640R+ dual thermal-visible camera modules. These new models provide pixel-level temperature measurement, expanding their capabilities for unmanned ground … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Introduces Radiometric Thermal Camera Modules for Defense and Industrial Applications
FAA Panel at National Public Safety UAS Conference Highlights New Waivers and Process Improvements
At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, hosted by DRONERESPONDERS, a panel of FAA officials provided critical updates on new waivers, regulatory processes, and efforts to improve access to airspace for public safety drone operations. The session, moderated by industry expert Michelle Duquette, a veteran of MITRE Corp's UAS program, featured insights from Tim Arel, Chief … [Read more...] about FAA Panel at National Public Safety UAS Conference Highlights New Waivers and Process Improvements
