Seattle-based DroneSeed and the Nature Conservancy Oregon are gearing up to save the ecosystem across the Pacific Northwest from invasive species. Drone swarms of up to five aircraft will be deployed to restore rangelands by re-seeding threatened areas – especially in sagebrush steppe habitats. Invasive weed species harm the sagebrush steppe, resulting in a huge swathe of … [Read more...] about DroneSeed Launches UAV Mission to Fight Invasive Species
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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
Drones For Good: Giving Thanks for Help from the Skies
“To give thanks … is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go.” – Victor Hugo As we gather to feast and re-connect, let’s take a moment to discover reason to be thankful for the the growing concept of #DronesForGood: Drones Save Four in One Day One week in May, “marked a new milestone in public safety drone use,” according to a report by drone giant … [Read more...] about Drones For Good: Giving Thanks for Help from the Skies
Drones for Good: The Organization Donating Drones to Public Safety Departments
Updated November 13, 2018. When I had the opportunity to meet Marc Langley at this year's InterDrone conference, it was clear that he's a man with a passion. Not just for his own company - he is CEO of national drone services provider Airborne Works - but for the non-profit he founded this year - the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program (NPS-DDP). Langley sees … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: The Organization Donating Drones to Public Safety Departments
Is the Public Really Ready for Drones in Public Safety? Here’s What a New Study Reveals
A new study reveals what the public really thinks about using drone technology to increase public safety. Published by commercial drone platform provider Cape, the study was the result of a survey of over 684 U.S. consumers. The study offered several interesting insights, but one theme is clear - communities are ready and willing to see drones used for public … [Read more...] about Is the Public Really Ready for Drones in Public Safety? Here’s What a New Study Reveals
