The Associated Press is reporting that a man who posted aerial photos on his web site of a major Arizona wildfire has been arrested. His actions hampered firefighters from bring the stubborn Goodwin Fire under control. The blaze occurred in an area that killed 19 firefighters 4 years ago. The AP reports that: The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said deputies tracked down … [Read more...] about Knucklehead Nabbed for Flying Drone Near Arizona Fire
Fire Fighters
What Drones Are Firefighters Using?
No, we are seriously asking. Ever since we launched dronesforfirefighting.com, we have received a lot of great feedback. However, by far the most common email we get goes something like this: My fire department is considering adding a drone unit to our department, to be a dispatchable asset in our multi-county coverage area for police, EMS, HAZMAT, and fire … [Read more...] about What Drones Are Firefighters Using?
5 Drone Technologies for Firefighting
(Source: firechief.com) Drones armed with cameras and sensor payloads have been used by military and border control agencies for decades to improve situational awareness. Commercialization now has brought more UAVs, or unmanned aerial vehicles, to market — making the technology more accessible to fire, EMS and emergency departments. These eyes-in-the-sky can be used … [Read more...] about 5 Drone Technologies for Firefighting
The Best Drones for Firefighters
Drones are a source of apprehension for many people due to the safety and privacy issues they appear to compound. But everyone can get on board with the concept of using a drone to save lives. This is why fire departments across the country are beginning to add drones to the team. Last spring at the UAS Commercialization Conference, ex-Montgomery VA County Fire & Rescue … [Read more...] about The Best Drones for Firefighters
Episode 1 of DJI Stories – “Above the Flames”
via DJI PR - DJI, the world leader in commercial aerial imaging systems and creative robotics, has released the first in a series of documentary shorts highlighting the innovative use of aerial tools. The “DJI Stories” series will provide real life accounts of non-professional pilots who achieve tasks that were impossible just a few years ago. The first of these shorts, … [Read more...] about Episode 1 of DJI Stories – “Above the Flames”
