Mike Sember is a south Florida Firefighter. As a first responder, he knows exactly how difficult search and rescue operations can be. At the Drone Nerds ElevateUAV conference in Miami today, Mike spoke about the ways in which drone technology empowers search and rescue missions, and how the evolution of drone technology has benefited SAR operations. Sember has been a … [Read more...] about The Evolving Benefits of Drones in Search and Rescue: From the Floor of ElevateUAV
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Public Safety Drone Review, August 1! Augmented Reality, Remote ID Devices
The Next Public Safety Drone Review: Tuesday, August 1 at 3:00 PM ET Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Public - Safety - Drone - Review - August - 1-Remote - ID - Augmented - Reality - And - MoreDon’t miss the August 1 episode of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, with guests Lukáš Brchl of Dronetag and Hannu Lesonen of … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Review, August 1! Augmented Reality, Remote ID Devices
WingXpand Wins U.S. AirForce Contract: the 7ft Backpackable Drone
WingXpand wins 7-figure U.S. AirForce contract to ruggedize 7ft packpackable drone, and develop fire-spotting software. WingXpand's unique feature is described in its name. The wings on what appear to be a fixed wing drone literally expand out to 7 feet from a form factor small enough to be carried in a backpack. The design offers major benefits, providing the portability of … [Read more...] about WingXpand Wins U.S. AirForce Contract: the 7ft Backpackable Drone
Florida Ban on Foreign Drones for State Use Takes Effect
Florida has now banned state and local government agencies from using drones from a "foreign country of concern," which means that thousands of DJI drones being used by public safety departments cannot be used. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Florida - Ban - On - Chinese - Drones The ban took effect on Wednesday, April 5 2023. The ban does not effect … [Read more...] about Florida Ban on Foreign Drones for State Use Takes Effect
The FDNY Drone Program: Pilots Talk Training, Challenges, and Changes
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) on operating public safety drones in cities: from the floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FDNY - Drone - Program Michael Wall, Michael Leo, and Kevin O'Malley are members of one of the best known public safety departments in the world: FDNY. Despite the challenges of operating … [Read more...] about The FDNY Drone Program: Pilots Talk Training, Challenges, and Changes
