The US, France, Germany, Brazil and New Zealand are among the countries adopting a life-saving application for drones this year - as lifeguards at some of the world's busiest beaches. It's an application that just makes sense. Lifeguards can stay on shore and monitor a large swath of coastline using a drone, including areas that may be beyond a wave break. When they spot a … [Read more...] about How the US, France, Germany, Brazil, and New Zealand Are Saving Lives With Drones
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Embry-Riddle Helps Bring Drones to Daytona Beach Police
The world's leading aeronautical university, Embry-Riddle, has announced a partnership with the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) to launch an aviation program. The new aviation program will include a 5-officer unit and two drones, and is scheduled to launch at the end of this year. “Anything we can get to protect our citizens and our visitors, to keep them safe, … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Helps Bring Drones to Daytona Beach Police
DJI to Train Dutch Emergency Workers at New Drone School
The Netherlands is successfully creating an ecosystem for the robotics and unmanned vehicles industries. Now, the world's largest drone manufacturer DJI will train Dutch firemen and paramedics at a new drone flight school. DJI has formed the agreement with Space53, a public-private partnership for developing the drone industry in Enschede. The agreement calls for the two … [Read more...] about DJI to Train Dutch Emergency Workers at New Drone School
