Program Aims to Develop Framework for Integrating Advanced Air Mobility Systems in Critical Situations AIRT, a leading non-profit organization based in Miami, Florida, has announced the launch of a new program, AAM For Good℠. This initiative is designed to support the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems and technology for public safety and emergency … [Read more...] about AIRT Launches ‘AAM For Good’ to Advance Air Mobility for Public Safety and Emergencies
Disaster Relief
Drones in Disaster Response: Harnessing the Potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems
The Role of Drone Technology in Crisis Management and its Impact on Communities In the wake of recent devastating earthquakes in Japan, the question arises: how can the drone community be best leveraged to respond to communities in crisis? This is not the first time drones have been deployed in disaster response. They were first recognized as a valuable tool during Hurricane … [Read more...] about Drones in Disaster Response: Harnessing the Potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems
3 Surprising Ways Commercial Drones Make Our Country Safer
Guest post by Tero Heinonen, Sharper Shape Inc.— When drone technology first came on the scene, hobbyists and military personnel were the only ones paying attention. But now, the use of commercial drones is on the rise, and they are surprisingly impacting more industries. In the world of agriculture, drones are helping us grow more food by assisting farmers assess crop health. … [Read more...] about 3 Surprising Ways Commercial Drones Make Our Country Safer
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
Study Reveals How Drones Can Help in All Phases of a Disaster
(Source: claimsjournal.com) Though drone usage is mainly used in disaster response currently, a new report highlights the benefits of using drones in all four stages of the disaster life cycle: prevention, preparation, response and recovery. Zurich North America, a co-sponsor of the study, revealed the findings during a news conference in New Orleans recently at the … [Read more...] about Study Reveals How Drones Can Help in All Phases of a Disaster
