At DRONELIFE, we are proud of our partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, an international public safety drone community. Here, we are please to present this guest post by Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS, on the need to equip first responders with counter drone technology, training, and authority. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payments for guest posts. Empowering … [Read more...] about The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness
First Responders
Drones in Disaster Response: Harnessing the Potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems
The Role of Drone Technology in Crisis Management and its Impact on Communities In the wake of recent devastating earthquakes in Japan, the question arises: how can the drone community be best leveraged to respond to communities in crisis? This is not the first time drones have been deployed in disaster response. They were first recognized as a valuable tool during Hurricane … [Read more...] about Drones in Disaster Response: Harnessing the Potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems
Original Skydio Video Series Tells the Stories of First Responders in Critical Missions
If you've ever wondered exactly how drones get used during a public safety mission, the new Skydio video series is worth watching. In Episode 1, The Fire, a 3-minute video explains exactly how and in what situations a Skydio drone is deployed by first responders: showing the outputs, explaining the sensors used, and describing the use by various stakeholders. Through the … [Read more...] about Original Skydio Video Series Tells the Stories of First Responders in Critical Missions
Skydio for First Responders: A Round Table Discussion on Autonomous Drones in the Field [WEBINAR]
Join a roundtable discussion about Skydio drones for first responders. Skydio's Public Safety team and a panel of first responder agencies will present a free webinar on Wednesday, Dec 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM | Eastern Time (US & Canada). Register here to attend. Made in the U.S.A., Skydio's X2™ series autonomous drones fill a gap in the market for first responder … [Read more...] about Skydio for First Responders: A Round Table Discussion on Autonomous Drones in the Field [WEBINAR]
FLIR Salvages Tethered Drone Tech from Aria Insights
CyPhy Works burned through nearly $40m in funding before relaunching as Aria Insights at the start of 2019. The relaunch was an attempt to shift away from hardware and toward the management of aerial data. Then, in March, Aria Insights closed down in a move that was symbolic of consolidation in the industry. Thermal imaging specialist FLIR has announced that it will be … [Read more...] about FLIR Salvages Tethered Drone Tech from Aria Insights
