It's another story for drone manufacturer DJI's list of lives saved by drones. Police in the UK captured the moment that a drone saved a missing elderly woman lost in the woods. The Sun reports that police used a drone equipped with thermal imaging to find the 83-year-old after being reported missing in Corsham, Wiltshire. The woman suffers from dementia. Dogs, … [Read more...] about Another Life Saved by a Drone with Thermal Imaging
Search and Rescue
DJI: Drones Rescued More Than 65 People in the Last Year
DJI has released a new report stating that at least 65 people have been saved by drone technology in the last year. The report, following from the release of a similar publication last year, gathers accounts from news outlets and public safety agencies around the world. It includes 27 separate incidents from five different continents. The report, titled “More Lives Saved: A … [Read more...] about DJI: Drones Rescued More Than 65 People in the Last Year
EENA & DJI Celebrate Drone Search and Rescue in Iceland
DJI and the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) have for two years been collaborating to see how drone technology can be used by public safety organizations. Today they announced an expansion of that partnership and celebrated a successful drone-assisted rescue mission in Iceland. EENA is a Brussels-based NGO dedicated to improving the work of emergency services. At … [Read more...] about EENA & DJI Celebrate Drone Search and Rescue in Iceland
Drones for Good: 3 Ways Drones are Saving Lives
There's no question that drone technology has progressed far beyond strictly recreational use. Drones are critical equipment in enterprises including agriculture, construction, inspections and insurance. The business case for these applications is strong - but drones equipped with high-powered thermographic equipment can do more than just save money, they're saving … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: 3 Ways Drones are Saving Lives
Hydrogen Drone, HyDrone 1550, Successfully Tested at High Altitudes
Search and rescue is a valued application for drones, but mountain rescues at high altitude have been difficult due to the technology barriers created by the use of lithium batteries. Commercial drone manufacturer MMC addresses that issue with the hydrogen-powered HyDrone 1550. MMC's trained pilots traveled from to Yunnan Province, China to test the HyDrone 1550 in some of … [Read more...] about Hydrogen Drone, HyDrone 1550, Successfully Tested at High Altitudes
