Hear CommercialDrones.FM host Ian Smith speak with firefighter Derrick Ward and FLIR thermal expert Randall Warnas about how the Los Angeles Fire Department uses drones to fight fires and save lives. LAFD is one of the largest fire departments in the world. Derrick Ward, a firefighter with 30 years of experience, is spearheading the use of drones as Lead UAS Pilot at … [Read more...] about CommercialDrones.FM Podcast: How One of the Largest Fire Departments in the World Uses Drones
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Telefónica Combines Drones with IoT Sensors for Wildfire Warning System
The combination of drones and wildfires isn't usually a productive one. Emergency teams tasked with fighting them are often disrupted by opportunistic aerial photographers. But the technology has also proved to be a useful situational awareness for fire crews. Drones can cover ground quickly and provide an indication of a fire's scale and threat, reducing the need to put … [Read more...] about Telefónica Combines Drones with IoT Sensors for Wildfire Warning System
Commercial UAV Expo Europe: Public Service Drone Stories from Around the World
The public service sector is one of the fastest growing verticals for the commercial drone industry. As departments invest in drone technology - and train more and more of their personnel to use them - the use cases for drones are continually expanding. At today's public service sector sessions of Commercial UAV Expo Europe in Amsterdam, DRONELIFE heard use cases from around … [Read more...] about Commercial UAV Expo Europe: Public Service Drone Stories from Around the World
DJI and LAFD Collaborate to Bring Drones in Firefighting Mainstream- It’s Time
Since Hurricane Harvey hit Texas with devastating results in 2017, drones have been recognized as a critical life-saving tool by government agencies, first responders, and victims. But while emergency services is widely recognized as a growth vertical for the drone industry, the sector has lacked some of the clarity in use cases and specific tools that would allow for rapid … [Read more...] about DJI and LAFD Collaborate to Bring Drones in Firefighting Mainstream- It’s Time
Drones are Proving Their Worth in Fire and Emergency Services
Almost every town and city in the world is working on a tight budget - but drones are proving to be one of the best investments that a community can make to assist their fire and emergency services departments. In Vincennes, IN, the local TV channel reports that the city's drone program has continued to grow since its inception in mid-2018. Part of the reason for the … [Read more...] about Drones are Proving Their Worth in Fire and Emergency Services