Firefighters may soon get another tool in the drone arsenal, as Thrush Aircraft and Drone America from an alliance to begin development of the world's first autonomous air tanker. The Best of Planes and Drones Thrush Aircraft manufactures small manned planes; Drone America designs and manufactures commercial drones. "The new tanker is expected to blend Thrush’s large … [Read more...] about Another Tool for Fighting Fires: Autonomous Air Tankers
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Public Safety Drones: Do You Need a Part 107 or COA?
This interview is part of a larger piece developed by expert Joe Tally and published on Fire Cam's website - visit Fire Cam for more information on drone programs and equipment for emergency services departments, and see this earlier article with DRONELIFE for tips on getting started. Police and fire departments are adopting drone technology quickly, as communities realize … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drones: Do You Need a Part 107 or COA?
The World’s Largest Drone Delivery Network is Here – in Tanzania
CA-based drone delivery pioneer Zipline has partnered with the Tanzanian government to deliver critical and life-saving medicines to over 1,000 health facilities. The program, which will serve 10 million people across the country with up to 2,000 drone deliveries per day, will be the largest drone delivery service in the world. "Every life is precious. The government of … [Read more...] about The World’s Largest Drone Delivery Network is Here – in Tanzania
How the US, France, Germany, Brazil, and New Zealand Are Saving Lives With Drones
The US, France, Germany, Brazil and New Zealand are among the countries adopting a life-saving application for drones this year - as lifeguards at some of the world's busiest beaches. It's an application that just makes sense. Lifeguards can stay on shore and monitor a large swath of coastline using a drone, including areas that may be beyond a wave break. When they spot a … [Read more...] about How the US, France, Germany, Brazil, and New Zealand Are Saving Lives With Drones
Firefighting and Law Enforcement Drones: What Departments and Providers Should Know
Drone adoption in the public sector is growing rapidly as the benefits of the technology become clear. Drones are used by state and local governments for applications from wildlife management to weather forecasting, but by far the fastest growing sector is public safety and emergency services. Firefighting and law enforcement departments everywhere are purchasing drones for … [Read more...] about Firefighting and Law Enforcement Drones: What Departments and Providers Should Know
