Disaster response efforts following Hurricane Michael have showcased high precision drone geospatial data. SimActive, a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, partnered with drone service provider Midwest Aerial to perform critical damage assessment of homes and infrastructure after Hurricane Michael struck the Gulf Coast last month. Hurricane Michael destroyed … [Read more...] about What Exactly Can Drone Geospatial Data Do? Disaster Response to Hurricane Michael Provides a Demonstration
Drones For Good
Drones for Good: Lifesaving Vaccines Will Be Delivered by Drone this December in this Unicef Project
When Unicef Australia contacted us earlier this year to try and encourage applications for a drone delivery project, DRONELIFE was happy to help. It's a project that showcases the very best of drone technology - providing critical healthcare to communities without good transportation infrastructure, in a low-cost and low-environmental impact way. The country of Vanuatu is a … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: Lifesaving Vaccines Will Be Delivered by Drone this December in this Unicef Project
Drones for Good: Oceans Unmanned
Capt. Brian Taggart, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Institute (NOAA) (ret.) has spent a career flying all types of aircraft - manned and unmanned - to gather aerial data for conservation. Now, he heads the Oceans Unmanned project, an organization developed to use drones to support conservation, education and protection of oceans. Oceans Unmanned, says Taggart, is … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: Oceans Unmanned
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
DJI, EENA & Black Channel Release SAR Drone Study Findings
Drones are increasingly being adopted by public safety teams and first responders. A study out this week from DJI, the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) and Irish research firm Black Channel, shows why that trend is set to continue. And research like this is important. You'll struggle to find an emergency service anywhere in the world - particularly in the sphere … [Read more...] about DJI, EENA & Black Channel Release SAR Drone Study Findings
