Just before Hurricane Dorian hit, we had the opportunity to speak with Christopher Todd of the Airborne International Response Team, a volunteer organization of drone pilots and operators working with first responders. Now, Todd and AIRT share an inside look at their mission in the Bahamas, including stunning images of Dorian's devastation. Joint recon operations between … [Read more...] about Drones Document the Devastation in the Bahamas – Images and Video from Above
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A Look Back: Drones Offer Innovative Solutions in the Wake of Hurricanes
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
DJI Calls on Drone Pilots to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
As Hurricane Dorian bears down on Florida, DJI is urging authorized pilots to begin preparations for post-storm operations. For regular DJI pilots, the manufacturer has asked that all FAA guidance is followed, including the requirement to ground aircraft during rescue and recovery operations. As always in the case of emergency efforts, it's important to ensure the … [Read more...] about DJI Calls on Drone Pilots to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
