Group deploys drones to search for victims in Texas Hill Country flood By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The deadly Independence Day floods, which deluged a wide swath of the Central Texas Hill County, triggered a robust response from drone operators in the volunteer sector, who lent their UAVs to aid in recovery efforts and the search for victims. The disaster … [Read more...] about Drones Join the Front Lines in Deadly Texas Flood Response
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Drones in Disaster: Why Coordination Saves Lives
Communication, cooperation keys to successful drone disaster response by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As unmanned aircraft are increasingly used as tools in response to natural disasters, there is a growing need for better communication and cooperation among federal and state and local emergency responders, private company volunteers, casual drone pilots and the … [Read more...] about Drones in Disaster: Why Coordination Saves Lives
