A tense, 11-hour long stand-off between a suspect and police offers at a Denny's restaurant in Cambell, California was brought to a peaceful end earlier this month, with help from an Impossible Aerospace US-1 drone. The US-1 was launched by Impossible Aerospace in September 2018. We haven't heard much since but the concept remains unique and intriguing: a drone essentially … [Read more...] about Impossible Aerospace US-1 Makes Public Safety Debut in California
First Responders
DJI Launches Portable Thermal Imaging Solution: Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual
DJI has built upon its enterprise range with the launch of another portable drone for commercial operations and first responders. The Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual looks to combine the portability and ease of use of the new Mavic 2 with side-by-side visual and thermal cameras. The result is a drone able to provide enhanced support in challenging environments. Read more: DJI … [Read more...] about DJI Launches Portable Thermal Imaging Solution: Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual
FLIR and Dronesense Partner on Software Platform for First Responders
Thermal imaging specialists FLIR Systems have plenty of interest in the drone industry, particularly when it comes to public safety. The Oregon-based company partnered with DJI earlier this year to launch the Zenmuse XT2, a dual optical and thermal camera designed to support firefighters and first responders. Now the company has launched its own drone flight management … [Read more...] about FLIR and Dronesense Partner on Software Platform for First Responders
DJI, EENA & Black Channel Release SAR Drone Study Findings
Drones are increasingly being adopted by public safety teams and first responders. A study out this week from DJI, the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) and Irish research firm Black Channel, shows why that trend is set to continue. And research like this is important. You'll struggle to find an emergency service anywhere in the world - particularly in the sphere … [Read more...] about DJI, EENA & Black Channel Release SAR Drone Study Findings
Report: UK has golden opportunity to shape future of drones
As part of the UK government's Industrial Strategy, innovation foundation Nesta has been exploring potential urban applications for drones as part of a pilot project, the Flying High Challenge. Nesta has been delving into many of the use cases we've seen elsewhere in the industry, including medical deliveries, traffic incident response, supporting firefighters and … [Read more...] about Report: UK has golden opportunity to shape future of drones
