At today's AUVSI XPONENTIAL Virtual Conference, the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) and DRONERESPONDERS is making an announcement that could save lives all over the world. Emergency response remote pilots, their equipment, and public safety UAS programs will be listed together in a geo-referenced database to enable disaster management teams to find the resources … [Read more...] about AIRT Building World’s Largest Air Force of Emergency Response Remote Pilots and Drones
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DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit is Back at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit is at AUVSI Xponential again this year, in both the virtual and live formats. "The Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), the leading 501(c)3 organization supporting Drones For Good™ during emergencies and disaster response operations, today announced a continuation of their partnership with AUVSI, the world's largest non-profit … [Read more...] about DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit is Back at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
AIRT Awarded Federal Grant to Improve Public Safety Drone Operations
Airborne International Response Team, AIRT has been awarded a federal Grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to help Public Safety and Emergency Drone Operations programs. AIRT will help public safety programs to establish standards and training programs, one of the greatest barriers to entry for public safety agencies. " The grant funding will be used by AIRT’s … [Read more...] about AIRT Awarded Federal Grant to Improve Public Safety Drone Operations
SGI Waivers: “Special Government Interest” Waivers and How they Work
In a recent DRONERESPONDERS webinar, Kerry Fleming of the FAA SOSC explains SGI waivers and how they work for small UAS operators. A Conversation on Public Safety UAS - Information You Don’t Want to Miss By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi, Guest Contributor This year the DRONERESPONDERS non-profit started hosting a free monthly open-to-all public safety-focused webinar series … [Read more...] about SGI Waivers: “Special Government Interest” Waivers and How they Work
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