An MOOC is a Massive Open Online Course - a new way of educating communities on the subjects they really want to know. Now, world leading aviation university Embry Riddle is offering an MOOC for public safety stakeholders. The course is free of charge and will be held from November 18-December 1. From the website: This two-week MOOC covers key concepts related to small … [Read more...] about Thinking of Starting a Public Safety Drone Program? Take Embry Riddle’s MOOC (For Free)
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We Saw it in Action: the FLIR MUVE C360, the Industry’s First Gas Detector for Drones
As part of the pre-show activities at DJI Airworks this week, we got to see FLIR's new MUVE™ C360 in action - and it's awesome. The MUVE C360 is like nothing we've seen before on a drone. With this product, FLIR is moving beyond thermal cameras for drones and providing the fire and emergency services sector with another valuable tool: a multi-gas detector. It's … [Read more...] about We Saw it in Action: the FLIR MUVE C360, the Industry’s First Gas Detector for Drones
DJI and LAFD Collaborate to Bring Drones in Firefighting Mainstream- It’s Time
Since Hurricane Harvey hit Texas with devastating results in 2017, drones have been recognized as a critical life-saving tool by government agencies, first responders, and victims. But while emergency services is widely recognized as a growth vertical for the drone industry, the sector has lacked some of the clarity in use cases and specific tools that would allow for rapid … [Read more...] about DJI and LAFD Collaborate to Bring Drones in Firefighting Mainstream- It’s Time
Drones are Proving Their Worth in Fire and Emergency Services
Almost every town and city in the world is working on a tight budget - but drones are proving to be one of the best investments that a community can make to assist their fire and emergency services departments. In Vincennes, IN, the local TV channel reports that the city's drone program has continued to grow since its inception in mid-2018. Part of the reason for the … [Read more...] about Drones are Proving Their Worth in Fire and Emergency Services
DJI Launches New Mavic for Enterprise: “The Tool for Everyday Heroes”
A day ahead of the official start of DJI's Airworks conference in Dallas, the company has announced the Mavic 2 Enterprise - a totally pro drone with the light weight and compact form of a consumer model. This is no "prosumer" drone - a consumer drone with great payloads that will do the job. With the Mavic 2 Enterprise, DJI has moved the Mavic into the professional space: … [Read more...] about DJI Launches New Mavic for Enterprise: “The Tool for Everyday Heroes”
