Bee Cave, Texas PD to launch autonomous DFR program By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The small, Austin suburb of Bee Cave, Texas hopes to be the first city in the country to launch a fully autonomous drones-as-first-responders (DFR) program for its police department. Bee Cave Police Chief Brian Jones told DroneLife that the city expects to begin its pilot DFR program … [Read more...] about Bee Cave, Texas: Fully Autonomous Drone First Responder Program Set to Launch
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Japanese Drone Industry Rallies for Earthquake Recovery Efforts
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association, recently announced their participation in relief efforts after the recent Noto Peninsula earthquakes in early January 2024. After receiving a request from Wajima City, … [Read more...] about Japanese Drone Industry Rallies for Earthquake Recovery Efforts
Harnessing Geospatial Technology for Enhanced Emergency Response in Lincolnshire
A Multi-Agency Approach to Disaster Management: From Flooding to Infrastructure Failures, Lincolnshire Resilience Forum Leverages Esri UK’s Real-Time Mapping Dashboard for Rapid Decision-Making and Community Resilience by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The Lincolnshire Resilience Forum (LRF) recently adopted new technology from geospatial services firm Esri UK to … [Read more...] about Harnessing Geospatial Technology for Enhanced Emergency Response in Lincolnshire
Canada Authorizes Drone Swarms Operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight to Fight Wildfires
Canada has authorized the operation of drone swarms beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for fighting wildfires. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Canada - Authorizes - BVLOS - Drone - Swarms - To - Fight - Wildfires Canadian drone service provider IN-FLIGHT Data is a Canadian SAIL 6 operator, holding three Guinness World Records for its drone flights. Now, … [Read more...] about Canada Authorizes Drone Swarms Operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight to Fight Wildfires
Skydio Responds to Hurricane Ian: Free 24/7 Emergency Support Hotline and More for Customers Involved in Recovery
In every emergency since 2017's Hurricane Harvey, the drone industry has been at the forefront of recovery efforts. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skydio - Responds - To - Hurricane - Ian Aerial intelligence has proven critically important for first responders during emergencies and rescue operations; drones for roofing surveys, utility inspections, … [Read more...] about Skydio Responds to Hurricane Ian: Free 24/7 Emergency Support Hotline and More for Customers Involved in Recovery
