Drones and emergency situations go well together, particularly when first responders need to locate people in need despite poor visibility and challenging terrain. More often than not the applications we've seen involve mountain rescues, locating people who are lost, stranded or injured in the wilderness. This EENA and DJI SAR mission in Iceland is a good example of that. As … [Read more...] about Dubai Lifeguards Get a Helping Hand From ‘Flying Rescuer’ Drone
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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
This Drone Can Remotely Measure Human Vital Signs
We hear the words 'pioneering' and 'innovation' thrown around a lot in the drone industry. Often it's an exaggeration. Rarely is it justified. Researchers at the University of South Australia appear to have made a discovery that could have genuinely transformative potential. Their study has shown that drones can be used to detect human vital signs, with potential … [Read more...] about This Drone Can Remotely Measure Human Vital Signs
Volunteer Rescue Group Wants Canadian OK for Drones
A group of Canadian search-and-rescue volunteers wants the British Columbia government to draft a policy permitting drone-related SAR missions. Coquitlam Search and Rescue recently petitioned the B.C.’s provincial emergency-management agency to allow drone pilots to obtain a Special Flight Certificate from Transport Canada – an authorizing document similar to the FAA’s … [Read more...] about Volunteer Rescue Group Wants Canadian OK for Drones
Drone Symposium Throws Lifeline to First-Responders
An academic leader in emergency-response drone tech is throwing a lifeline to rescue public-safety agencies trapped in the often tangled mire of search-and-rescue UAV issues. The University of Nevada, Reno will host what is being called the “first-ever symposium on the uses of aerial robotics systems and autonomous vehicles for emergency first responders” April 6-8. The … [Read more...] about Drone Symposium Throws Lifeline to First-Responders
