Rotor Technologies, Inc.’s prototype of a firefighting helicopter drone successfully executed its first flight on December 2, 2022 at the FAA’s New York UAS test site after receiving experimental certification on November 30, 2022. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Experimental - Firefighting - Helicopter - Drone - Takes - First - Flight Rotor Inc. isn't a … [Read more...] about Firefighting Helicopter Drone Takes First Flight at FAA’s NY Test Site
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Original Skydio Video Series Tells the Stories of First Responders in Critical Missions
If you've ever wondered exactly how drones get used during a public safety mission, the new Skydio video series is worth watching. In Episode 1, The Fire, a 3-minute video explains exactly how and in what situations a Skydio drone is deployed by first responders: showing the outputs, explaining the sensors used, and describing the use by various stakeholders. Through the … [Read more...] about Original Skydio Video Series Tells the Stories of First Responders in Critical Missions
Drones for 9-1-1- Response: Paladin Autonomous Drones can be on the Scene in Seconds
Paladin Autonomous Drones for 9-1-1 Response By Jim Magill Every second counts whenever a police department or a fire station receives a 9-1-1 call. Yet, first responders often waste precious time discerning the extent and even the exact location of an emergency situation before having to send resources out to deal with that situation. Paladin Drones, a small, … [Read more...] about Drones for 9-1-1- Response: Paladin Autonomous Drones can be on the Scene in Seconds
Atlanta Police Department to Host DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety UAS Summit at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety UAS Summit in Atlanta is an important part of this year's AUVSI XPONENTIAL show, providing public safety agencies from all over the world the opportunity to gather for training, education, and collaboration. This year, the 2,000 strong force of the Atlanta Police Department will serve as the host agency for the event, bringing the leadership … [Read more...] about Atlanta Police Department to Host DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety UAS Summit at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
Videogrammetry for Thermal Mapping: Game Changing Technology for First Responders
A new partnership between Autel Robotics and SkyeBrowse introduces videogrammetry for thermal mapping: helping first responders perform night-time accident reconstruction, pre-plan for wildfires, and perform swat scouts. The following is a guest post by Gulraiz Khalid, Marketing Director at SkyeBrowse. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. In early … [Read more...] about Videogrammetry for Thermal Mapping: Game Changing Technology for First Responders
