New LiveOps layers integrate NOAA fire and smoke data to give public safety agencies a more complete operational picture BRINC has added wildfire and smoke tracking to its LiveOps platform, giving public safety agencies another source of information during active fire response. The company announced two new map layers on August 10. The features display active fire detections … [Read more...] about BRINC Brings Wildfire and Smoke Tracking Into Drone Operations
First Responders
Drone as First Responder – and the 3 Questions Every Police Leader Should Ask Before Funding a Program
Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are reshaping how law enforcement agencies gather information and respond to emergencies. In this guest commentary, former police chief Mike Moulton shares his perspective on why DFR represents the most significant advance in police situational awareness since the introduction of the police radio, while offering a practical assessment of … [Read more...] about Drone as First Responder – and the 3 Questions Every Police Leader Should Ask Before Funding a Program
BRINC Partnership Gives Public Safety Agencies an “Immediate Upgrade” in Incident Intelligence
BRINC and Nova Partner to Add Advanced Mapping and Thermal Intelligence for Public Safet Public safety drone manufacturer BRINC has announced a new partnership with Nova Software Company aimed at bringing advanced aerial mapping and data analysis capabilities to first responders. The companies say the integration will allow agencies using BRINC drones to turn aerial imagery … [Read more...] about BRINC Partnership Gives Public Safety Agencies an “Immediate Upgrade” in Incident Intelligence
Palladyne AI’s Defense Technology Keeps Humans in the Loop
By DroneLife Features Editor Jim Magill Palladyne AI, an artificial intelligence and machine-learning software company, which recently launched a defense arm to develop AI-enabled drone systems for use in warfare, is committed to keeping humans in the loop regarding combat decisions, according to the company’s leader. “With our AI platforms, humans are able to supervise, … [Read more...] about Palladyne AI’s Defense Technology Keeps Humans in the Loop
ideaForge and C-DAC Partner to Integrate Drone-as-a-Service Platform with India’s Emergency Response System
ideaForge Technology Limited has announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to integrate drone technology into India's nationwide emergency response infrastructure. The partnership combines ideaForge's FLYGHT platform—a Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering—with C-DAC's Emergency Response Support System … [Read more...] about ideaForge and C-DAC Partner to Integrate Drone-as-a-Service Platform with India’s Emergency Response System
