Texas-based tech firm KnackForge this week announced a partnership with drone company FIRST iZ to release a patent-pending UAS system. The system will deploy drones autonomously by 911 operators by leveraging KnackForge’s control systems hardware as well as software for the FIRST Port ecosystem. KnackForge will oversee the safe and successful launch of a FIRST iZ drone … [Read more...] about KnackForge Partners with FIRST iZ for 911 Autonomous Drone Platform
Fire and Police
EHang Launches a Firefighting Drone for High-Rise Fires [VIDEO]
EHang has had a great year. Now, the world's leading passenger drone platform is not introducing an entirely new aircraft, but a new application. EHang is launching a new version of the EHang 216 as a firefighting drone. EHang's firefighting drone, the EHang 216F, is specially designed for high-rise firefighting. EHang describes the 216F as "the world’s first large-payload … [Read more...] about EHang Launches a Firefighting Drone for High-Rise Fires [VIDEO]
Using Drones for Hurricane Response: Is Your State Ready? Join AUVSI NC This Week
This week, AUVSI NC offers two free events for the drone industry. As hurricane season hits, AUVSI NC is here to help your state get ready for using drones for hurricane response. This Friday, July 31 from 12 - 4, AUVSI NC will host a free public workshop, bringing federal, state & local, military and academic experts together to discuss best practices for using drones … [Read more...] about Using Drones for Hurricane Response: Is Your State Ready? Join AUVSI NC This Week
Public Safety Drone Survey Addresses COVID, Data Security
A groundbreaking survey of public safety agencies reveals new data about the use of drones during the COVID crisis and data security concerns surrounding their current UAV programs. Commissioned by the non-profit DRONERESPONDERS in conjunction with its parent group Airborne International Response Team, the study surveyed 300 U.S.-based, law enforcement, fire and … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Survey Addresses COVID, Data Security
Public Safety Drone Programs: Key Questions, Key Answers from AIRT Public Safety UAS Survey
In a narrowly focused and carefully crafted survey, almost 300 U.S.-based, law enforcement, fire and emergency services personnel answered some critical questions about how public safety drone programs in the AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS Spring 2020 Public Safety UAS Survey. In a media briefing this morning, Christopher Todd, Executive Director of the Airborne International … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Programs: Key Questions, Key Answers from AIRT Public Safety UAS Survey
