Drones have many significant benefits for public safety organizations. They provide a means of keeping police and firefighters out of harm's way in certain circumstances - and they hold many benefits for the citizens that first responders serve. Public safety organizations face significant hurdles in getting drone programs off the ground, however. With funding needs, … [Read more...] about Public Safety Organizations in Major Cities Join Together to Make Drone Programs Work
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From the Floor at DJI AirWorks: Introducing Pix4Dreact, Fast Mapping for Emergency Response
At DJI Airworks in LA today, Angad Singh of Pix4D demonstrated a product that hasn't yet been officially launched, but is being used by emergency responders all over the country: Pix4Dreact. Pix4Dreact is designed to provide fire, police and public safety personnel with high resolution 2D mapping - "instantly, and anywhere." "In the last year and a half from the industry … [Read more...] about From the Floor at DJI AirWorks: Introducing Pix4Dreact, Fast Mapping for Emergency Response
DRONERESPONDERS Goes International, the Global Network of Drones in Public Safety
Public safety is a global problem, and drones are a global solution. In news that is significant and inspiring, the U.S.-based DRONERESPONDERS, a part of non-profit organization AIRT, has announced the creation of an international council in which more than 30 countries will collaborate to develop life saving drone programs. DRONERESPONDERS is an organization dedicated to … [Read more...] about DRONERESPONDERS Goes International, the Global Network of Drones in Public Safety
Drones as a First Responder: Tijuana Public Safety Department Launches Program
We've written before about the aerial telepresence platform from Cape - and its successful use as part of the UAS Integration Pilot Program in the U.S. Now, Cape announces that the Tijuana Public Safety Department and Cape will partner to launch Mexico’s first "Drone as a First Responder Program." Drones as First Responder is a program that could revolutionize law enforcement … [Read more...] about Drones as a First Responder: Tijuana Public Safety Department Launches Program
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
