Africa is ground zero for the use of humanitarian drones and medical drone delivery - and with innovative programs and the development of a humanitarian drone corridor, UNICEF's drone projects in Malawi have become a model for the rest of the world. Matthias Boyen of UNICEF explains that drones solve critical problems for the people of Malawi. The country suffers from HIV … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: Disaster Management and Humanitarian Aid in Malawi
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Airbus Aerial Uses Drones and Satellites to Help Harvey Survivors
Following the flooding and damage in Houston and along the Texas Gulf Coast, Airbus has started to utilize its Airbus Aerial drone data services to help Hurricane Harvey survivors and major insurance companies connect for help. Airbus Aerial is the commercial aerial data startup of the aerospace and defense giant based in the Netherlands. Airbus is the largest provider of … [Read more...] about Airbus Aerial Uses Drones and Satellites to Help Harvey Survivors
Drones Africa Summit Highlights the Growth of the Industry Around the Globe
Africa is one of the fastest growing markets for the commercial drone industry, and the Drones Africa Summit, held this fall, highlights drone innovation and applications across the continent. Drone companies in the safety and security, inspection services, insurance, and wildlife management sectors will discuss new applications and technologies. Regulators will discuss the … [Read more...] about Drones Africa Summit Highlights the Growth of the Industry Around the Globe
Zipline Begins Humanitarian Drone Delivery in Rwanda
San Francisco based Zipline drones have begun regular humanitarian drone deliveries to hospitals in rural Rwanda. Through an agreement with the Rwandan government, the company will begin to delivery blood, plasma, and coagulants to hospitals across western Rwanda. Due to the hilly and forested terrain in Rwanda, delivery by road can be slow - drone delivery offers a … [Read more...] about Zipline Begins Humanitarian Drone Delivery in Rwanda
5 Ways that Drones Help in Hurricanes
Hurricane Matthew has hit hard, causing severe damage and flooding in Jamaica, Haiti, and the US. As disaster response teams work to coordinate relief efforts, some teams will be using drones - an effective new tool in dealing with extreme weather. Here are 5 ways that drones help us to deal with hurricanes: Drones help us to predict extreme weather more accurately - and … [Read more...] about 5 Ways that Drones Help in Hurricanes
