Texas Parks and Wildlife aids search, rescue effort in flood disaster By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a first of its kind rescue mission for their agency, a drone operated by Texas state officials delivered a life jacket to a woman who was trapped on the roof of a house that had been all but inundated by the raging waters of the catastrophic flood that ravaged … [Read more...] about Drones Deliver Hope: How Texas Wildlife Officials Used UAVs to Aid Flood Victims
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Tiny Tech, Big Impact: How Nano Drones Are Revolutionizing Agriculture, Disaster Response, and Industry
Nano drones-extremely small, agile unmanned aerial vehicles-are creating new opportunities in a variety of industries. While much attention has focused on their use in security and surveillance, these miniature drones are also transforming agriculture, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and industrial operations. Their unique capabilities are helping organizations … [Read more...] about Tiny Tech, Big Impact: How Nano Drones Are Revolutionizing Agriculture, Disaster Response, and Industry
AIRT Puts Newly Released Pix4DReact to the Test After Hurricane Dorian
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
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
