Weather and Drone as First Responder: Scalable DFR Requires Trusted Digital Weather Services By: Dawn Zoldi All images courtesy Virginia Innovation Partnership. Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs, in which a remote pilot in command (RPIC) can instantly activate a drone in response to a 911 call to provide incident awareness and assessment before first responder … [Read more...] about Digital Weather Integration and Scalability of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs
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Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team Adopts Skydio X10
In a recent development aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities during crisis situations, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has announced the adoption of the Skydio X10 as its primary operational drone. According to a Verizon press release, this move marks a significant upgrade to the team's fleet, introducing advanced technology to aid in a variety of … [Read more...] about Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team Adopts Skydio X10
FAA’s Jeffrey Vincent: What’s Next in Drone Regulations (and When Can We Expect that BVLOS NPRM?)
At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference, Jeffrey Vincent, the Executive Director of the FAA's UAS Integration Office, spoke to a packed house of public safety professionals about what is next for drone regulations - including a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for BVLOS flight by the end of this year. The FAA's UAS Integration Office is the … [Read more...] about FAA’s Jeffrey Vincent: What’s Next in Drone Regulations (and When Can We Expect that BVLOS NPRM?)
Former DOI Director on the Impact of the American Drone Security Act: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference
The DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference kicked off in Williamsburg, VA this morning. The conference opened with keynote addresses from industry thought leaders and change makers. Among the topics most discussed by attendees and speakers was the issue of proposed bans on the use of federal funds to purchase drones made in China, including industry leader … [Read more...] about Former DOI Director on the Impact of the American Drone Security Act: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference
American Robotics Optimus System: Redefining Commercial Drone Applications
Exploring the Potential Impact of Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box Solutions on Commercial Operations DRONELIFE attended a demonstration of the American Robotics Optimus system this morning, an innovative drone-in-a-box solution poised to transform commercial drone operations. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Aeronautics division and held at the Mass … [Read more...] about American Robotics Optimus System: Redefining Commercial Drone Applications
