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
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Supporting Complex Firefighting Operations: Ciconia’s Coordination and Collision Avoidance System Tested on Manned Helicopters
Ciconia Tests Collision Avoidance System on Manned Helicopters, Paving Way for Unmanned Aircraft Ciconia, an Israel-based aviation technology company, has successfully tested its latest Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS) on two helicopters. The system, which is designed for both manned and unmanned aircraft, has been tailored to support firefighting … [Read more...] about Supporting Complex Firefighting Operations: Ciconia’s Coordination and Collision Avoidance System Tested on Manned Helicopters
“Dragon Firefighter” Robot Fights Fires from a Distance
Dragon Firefighter Flying Robot: The Future of Firefighting In a groundbreaking development, scientists have created a new ally for firefighters: the Dragon Firefighter. This flying firehose is designed to combat the most dangerous fires, providing a safer alternative for human firefighters. The Dragon Firefighter is the brainchild of a team of Japanese researchers. “We … [Read more...] about “Dragon Firefighter” Robot Fights Fires from a Distance
This AI-Enabled System Teaches Drones to Fight Fires: DataBlanket
Start-up’s AI-enabled system teaches drones to help fight wildfires By DRONELIFE Feature Editor Jim Magill Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · AI - Enabled - System - Teaches - Drones - To - Fight - Wildfires When responding to wildfires, time is critical. Response commanders need to be able to rapidly access data to answer vital questions – where is the fire the … [Read more...] about This AI-Enabled System Teaches Drones to Fight Fires: DataBlanket
Canada Authorizes Drone Swarms Operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight to Fight Wildfires
Canada has authorized the operation of drone swarms beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for fighting wildfires. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Canada - Authorizes - BVLOS - Drone - Swarms - To - Fight - Wildfires Canadian drone service provider IN-FLIGHT Data is a Canadian SAIL 6 operator, holding three Guinness World Records for its drone flights. Now, … [Read more...] about Canada Authorizes Drone Swarms Operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight to Fight Wildfires