Zenith AeroTech Delivers Two Tethered Drones to Federal Law Enforcement Agency by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, heavy-lift tethered aerial vehicles (TAVs) leader Zenith AeroTech announced that it has delivered two Quad 8 TAVs to a Federal law enforcement agency for use as a command overwatch solution during emergency response missions. Both Quad 8s were … [Read more...] about Zenith AeroTech Tethered Drones Delivered to Federal Law Enforcement: the Ultimate Overwatch Solution
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China Deploys Drone to Restore Communications During Flood Disaster
The South China Morning Post has reported that China deployed the Wing Loong 2H military scale drone to restore communications during the recent floods, in another example of how drone technology can be utilized for disaster response. Recent flooding destroyed ground-based communications infrastructure. The all-weather, long-duration Wing Loong 2H hovered for five hours in … [Read more...] about China Deploys Drone to Restore Communications During Flood Disaster
Beyond the Hype Cycle: Choosing the Right Drone Hardware for Public Safety Applications
Choosing the right drone hardware for public safety applications is a critical step in establishing a drone program. How can public safety professionals sort through the hype and find the right tool for their needs? Steve Rhode gives his best advice on getting started. (Check out Public Safety Flight's recent podcast, where DRONELIFE Editor Miriam McNabb joins Steve to … [Read more...] about Beyond the Hype Cycle: Choosing the Right Drone Hardware for Public Safety Applications
San Diego State University Opens Drone Lab to Drive Innovation
San Diego State University is driving innovation in the drone industry with their new Center for Unmanned Systems Technologies. Called simply the Drone Lab, the Center is making drones available to faculty and students to use for research. "As drones become more popular and affordable, San Diego State University’s new Center for Unmanned Systems Technologies, or Drone … [Read more...] about San Diego State University Opens Drone Lab to Drive Innovation
