DRONELIFE is attending the InterDrone conference in Las Vegas this week, and one of the early sessions hits a rapidly growing vertical in the drone industry: law enforcement and emergency response. In a large room filled mostly with emergency services departments, many in uniform and almost all of whom are currently implementing a drone program, DJI's Romeo Durscher moderated … [Read more...] about Drone Opportunities for Law Enforcement, Emergency Response
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NOAA Partners with Drone Firm To Forecast Wildfires
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is taking swift steps to predict wildfires by partnering with a drone firm. Colorado-based Black Swift Technologies recently announced the drone deal – the deployment of “a tightly integrated system consisting of an airframe, avionics, and multiple sensors capable of research-quality measurements of CO2, CO, aerosol, [and … [Read more...] about NOAA Partners with Drone Firm To Forecast Wildfires
Insitu Partners with Esri and FireWhat on UAV Solution for Fire Fighting
Insitu is partnering with FireWhat, and Esri to provide aerial reconnaissance for fighting wildfires. The solution will use Insitu’s ground control station (INEXA Control), drones (ScanEagle), and payloads including the High Accuracy Photogrammetry (HAP) payload. The Insitu team will work with FireWhat’s fire professionals, using its geographic information system (GIS) … [Read more...] about Insitu Partners with Esri and FireWhat on UAV Solution for Fire Fighting
Drones for Good: 3 Ways Drones are Saving Lives
There's no question that drone technology has progressed far beyond strictly recreational use. Drones are critical equipment in enterprises including agriculture, construction, inspections and insurance. The business case for these applications is strong - but drones equipped with high-powered thermographic equipment can do more than just save money, they're saving … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: 3 Ways Drones are Saving Lives
Report: Government Drone Spending to Double by 2025
American government spending on drones is expected to more than double in eight years, according to an American market research firm. A report released by Ohio-based Freedonia Group predicts spending will leap from $100 million to $250 million by 2025 with federal spending alone accounting for $170 million in new UAV tech purchases. “The state and local government market … [Read more...] about Report: Government Drone Spending to Double by 2025
