Small Texas Town Puts its Drone Program to Work Combatting Natural Disasters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Since the spring of 2023, when it first began operating a drone program, the fire department of the small city of Magnolia, Texas has put its UAV to work to deal with a number of floods and wildfires. In addition to having to deal with such natural disasters … [Read more...] about Magnolia’s Fire Department Leverages Drones to Tackle Natural Disasters and Rapid Growth
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Congressional Hearings Propel Drone Integration for Public Safety: Key Insights and Future Directions
Shaping the Future: The Critical Role of Congressional Hearings in Advancing Drone Integration for Public Safety by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view. Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com! In today's increasingly connected world, the … [Read more...] about Congressional Hearings Propel Drone Integration for Public Safety: Key Insights and Future Directions
AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS Partner with GoAERO Prize to Revolutionize Aerial Emergency and Disaster Response
Uniting for Impact: The GoAERO Prize, AIRT, and DRONERESPONDERS Lead the Charge in Aerial Emergency Innovations The GoAERO Prize, a global competition committed to catalyzing the creation of Emergency Response Flyers that rescue people in danger and respond to disaster wherever it is found, today announced a strategic partnership with AIRT, the leading non-profit organization … [Read more...] about AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS Partner with GoAERO Prize to Revolutionize Aerial Emergency and Disaster Response
Elevating Firefighting Strategies: Drone Surveillance Takes to the Skies in New South Wales
Ninox Robotics and NSW Rural Fire Service's Groundbreaking Partnership Enhances Bushfire Detection and Management with Advanced Drone Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Australian drone operator Ninox Robotics recently announced a joint operation with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service to fly long-range drones for surveillance of bush and grass fires … [Read more...] about Elevating Firefighting Strategies: Drone Surveillance Takes to the Skies in New South Wales
Digital Weather Integration and Scalability of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs
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
