Hurricane Matthew has hit hard, causing severe damage and flooding in Jamaica, Haiti, and the US. As disaster response teams work to coordinate relief efforts, some teams will be using drones - an effective new tool in dealing with extreme weather. Here are 5 ways that drones help us to deal with hurricanes: Drones help us to predict extreme weather more accurately - and … [Read more...] about 5 Ways that Drones Help in Hurricanes
Digital Humanitarians
Drones Create 3D Maps to Aid Ghorka Earthquake Victims
"Digital Humanitarian" and founder of the Humanitarian UAV Network Patrick Meier is using drone technology to its utmost potential for humanitarian aid, most recently utilizing aerial imaging to create amazing 3D maps of the areas most damaged by the Ghorka Earthquake in Nepal. The Ghorka Earthquake has claimed over 9,000 lives, and left hundreds of thousands … [Read more...] about Drones Create 3D Maps to Aid Ghorka Earthquake Victims
