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]
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New Podcast Series Focused on Drones for Good, Public Safety UAS
The following is an AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS press release. MIAMI, FL – The Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), the leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting Drones For Good™ and the official home of DRONERESPONDERS, today launched a new dual-program podcast series highlighting the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and related technology across the … [Read more...] about New Podcast Series Focused on Drones for Good, Public Safety UAS
DJI Announces Partnership with Rosenbauer: Digitalization of Emergency Response
DJI has been a leader in the use of drones for emergency response, forming key partnerships with large firefighting operations around the world to expand use cases and explore new applications. Now, DJI announces a partnership with Rosenbauer International AG, the global leader in the manufacture of firefighting vehicles and equipment. "From today, the two companies will … [Read more...] about DJI Announces Partnership with Rosenbauer: Digitalization of Emergency Response
AIRT Puts Newly Released Pix4DReact to the Test After Hurricane Dorian
DRONELIFE got a first look at Pix4DReact at their user conference last month. The software is designed to provide 2D mapping intelligence in the field - processing immediately, so that law enforcement, fire officials, or disaster recovery personnel can use the data to inform real-time critical decisions. The Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) is a non-profit … [Read more...] about AIRT Puts Newly Released Pix4DReact to the Test After Hurricane Dorian
New York Sponsors “Fly-In” To Show How Drones Can be Used to Save Lives
As drones become more widely used for public safely applications, Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR) and officials in New York sponsored a "Fly-In" to showcase and educate public officials on various public safety applications. As discussed in their recent press release: "NUAIR hosted its first New York UAS Public Safety Fly-In, bringing more than 100 … [Read more...] about New York Sponsors “Fly-In” To Show How Drones Can be Used to Save Lives
