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
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Drones for Good: An Insider Look at North Carolina’s Intense Response to Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence was the brutal and long-lived Cape Verde storm that hit the shores of the Carolinas this September. The storm claimed 53 lives and caused more than estimated $17.9 billion in damage to homes, roads and infrastructure. With highways flooded and almost every element of community infrastructure affected, the North Carolina Department of Transportation … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: An Insider Look at North Carolina’s Intense Response to Hurricane Florence
Miami-Based Airborne Response Gets Ready for Hurricane Michael
The 2018 Hurricane season is already off to a deadly start, and disaster response teams are honing their preparations. Drones have become a critical part of disaster preparation, response, and rebuild. While many Floridians are getting ready to evacuate, Miami-based Airborne Response is getting ready to fly. The following is a press release from Airborne Response. As … [Read more...] about Miami-Based Airborne Response Gets Ready for Hurricane Michael
Drones are Reaching New Heights with Augmented Reality
The following is a guest post by Blue Label Labs Editor Rae Steinbach. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly known as drones, have become a big business over the last few years, and the market is still continuing to grow. Business Insider predicts sales to grow beyond $12 billion in the year 2021. While drones already have a number of applications, a businesses can hire a … [Read more...] about Drones are Reaching New Heights with Augmented Reality
After the Storm: How Drones Help in Disaster Recovery
There's no question that drones are a powerful humanitarian tool. In disasters from wildfires to hurricanes, drones can help during an event. But it may be during the long slog of recovery that drones provide the most benefit; helping people get back in their homes. During a disaster like the Houston hurricanes this year, drones proved invaluable in assessing road … [Read more...] about After the Storm: How Drones Help in Disaster Recovery
