In this week’s column – flying under a public safety COA, the real boundaries of VLOS flight, and the issues of airworthiness and drones. The following is one of a biweekly serieson public safety drone issues by Steve Rhode, Chief Pilot with the Wake Forest Fire Department and the North Carolina Public Safety Drone Academy, and founder of Public Safety Flight, a … [Read more...] about The Drone Niche is in a State of Flux: Steve Rhode’s Public Safety Column
Fire and Police
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
AIRT Awarded Federal Grant to Improve Public Safety Drone Operations
Airborne International Response Team, AIRT has been awarded a federal Grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to help Public Safety and Emergency Drone Operations programs. AIRT will help public safety programs to establish standards and training programs, one of the greatest barriers to entry for public safety agencies. " The grant funding will be used by AIRT’s … [Read more...] about AIRT Awarded Federal Grant to Improve Public Safety Drone Operations
Skydio Soars Into Drone Marketing Deal with Top Law-enforcement Tech Provider
California-based drone startup Skydio is flying into friendly skies with a lucrative deal with public-safety tech player Axon. The strategic partnership will allow Axon to offer Skydio’s autonomous drone platform to law enforcement and emergency agencies through the company’s Axon Air brand. As a Skydio Elite Partner, Axon will be the exclusive reseller and digital … [Read more...] about Skydio Soars Into Drone Marketing Deal with Top Law-enforcement Tech Provider
Beyond the Hype Cycle: Choosing the Right Drone Hardware for Public Safety Applications
Choosing the right drone hardware for public safety applications is a critical step in establishing a drone program. How can public safety professionals sort through the hype and find the right tool for their needs? Steve Rhode gives his best advice on getting started. (Check out Public Safety Flight's recent podcast, where DRONELIFE Editor Miriam McNabb joins Steve to … [Read more...] about Beyond the Hype Cycle: Choosing the Right Drone Hardware for Public Safety Applications
