Drones may someday become the first line of defense in hurricane forecasting. A NOAA research paper in Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society reveals that disposable UAS could be used to gather data from a hurricane’s lower eyewall – the most dangerous part. “It’s where the storm draws energy from heat in the water, which influences how strong - and how quickly - … [Read more...] about NOAA Research: Drones Improve Hurricane Forecasting
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Florida Workshop Will Focus on Drones and Hurricanes
With hurricane season approaching, Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus is testing drones to help save time and lives amid disaster. On July 14, the FlU Academy for International Disaster Preparedness will partner with local first responders and drone company Airborne Response to conduct UAS exercises in coordination with marine, land and other aviation … [Read more...] about Florida Workshop Will Focus on Drones and Hurricanes
