As Hurricane Dorian careens toward the Southeastern Seaboard, emergency officials are ramping up safety measures and prepping for the aftermath of the now-Category 5 storm. And drones continue to offer innovative approaches in helping safety agencies mitigate the damage and after-effects of hurricanes. UAS companies such as DJI, as well as non-profit groups like the … [Read more...] about A Look Back: Drones Offer Innovative Solutions in the Wake of Hurricanes
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AT&T, Softbox and Merck Test Drone Tech for Puerto Rico Medical Deliveries
Connectivity giant AT&T has collaborated with UK pharmaceutical packaging provider Softbox to explore the potential of medical drone deliveries. AT&T's LTE-connected drone has been ferrying Softbox's thermal packaging system, 'Skypod', with medicines from healthcare provider Merck to locations across Puerto Rico. The proof of concept with Softbox aims to show how … [Read more...] about AT&T, Softbox and Merck Test Drone Tech for Puerto Rico Medical Deliveries
AT&T’s All-Weather Drone Takes Off In Time For Hurricane Season
Telecommunications giant AT&T has been using drones to provide connectivity to areas affected by natural disasters. Most recently this occurred late last year in Puerto Rico, where AT&T's Flying COWs (Cell on Wings) were deployed to reconnect residents after the hurricane, providing wireless connectivity to customers in area of up to 40-square miles. A recent release … [Read more...] about AT&T’s All-Weather Drone Takes Off In Time For Hurricane Season
Hurricane Edouard Provides Right Environment for Drone Test
(Source: myFox, NY) Hurricane Edouard was the perfect environment to test new data-collecting drones because the storm was strong, had a well-defined eye and never threatened land, U.S. government scientists said Thursday. Four drones called Coyotes — shaped like thin missiles with retractable wings — were launched into the hurricane this week, even as Edouard had 115 … [Read more...] about Hurricane Edouard Provides Right Environment for Drone Test
