Mississippi State University is flying high for two reasons. 1 . The men’s basketball team is looking to make a tough showing tonight against the SEC-leading Tennessee Vols.* 2. The school’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory has acquired two TigerShark XP3 drones. Built by NAVMAR Applied Sciences Corporation, the drones cost about $2 million and MSU obtained federal … [Read more...] about Mississippi State Launches Disaster Relief Drones
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California: Drones Stitch Helpful Aerial Maps in Wake of Deadly Camp Fire
While California's Camp Fire has earned the infamous title of costliest world disaster of 2018, the aftermath could have been worse, say fire experts, had it not been for drones. The series of wildfires claimed more than 80 lives and destroyed thousands of buildings across Butte County. However, thanks to UAV companies DJI and DroneDeploy, county and state agencies were able … [Read more...] about California: Drones Stitch Helpful Aerial Maps in Wake of Deadly Camp Fire
South Korean Telecom Launches Airship Drone Platform
In an effort to bolster a nationwide 5G network, South Korean telecom giant KT Corp will launch a new drone platform to provide mobile communications centers that can also remotely control other UAVs for search and rescue operations. Dubbed SKYSHIP, the platform includes a helium-powered airship drone, mobile ground station, as well as installed smaller drones and robots. … [Read more...] about South Korean Telecom Launches Airship Drone Platform
Charity Donates Drone to Alabama Sheriff for Search-and-Rescue
Christmas came early for Alabama law enforcement after a non-profit donated a search-and-rescue drone last week. According to a report in the Montgomery Advertiser, the Montgomery County Sheriff's office received a DJI Inspire drone from the Alzheimer's and Autism Outreach Group to assist the department in emergency responses – especially in search and rescue. The gift is … [Read more...] about Charity Donates Drone to Alabama Sheriff for Search-and-Rescue
North Carolina: Drone Search Rescues Lost Woman
Drones have once again demonstrated life-saving capabilities after North Carolina rescuers found a missing woman from the sky. On Sunday, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office began a search for an 81-year-old woman lost in a rural area. The search radius included rough terrain and impenetrable corn fields, prompting Sheriff Robert Graves to deploy the department’s newest … [Read more...] about North Carolina: Drone Search Rescues Lost Woman
