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
Search and Rescue
Drones For Good: DJI and DroneSAR Deliver Search and Rescue App
Search and rescue operations are one of drones' great contributions to the world - allowing teams to save lives in a way that is faster, cheaper, and better than a ground search. It's even an area where many recreational pilots lend a hand, volunteering with local law enforcement agencies. Now, search and rescue with drones has gotten even better: DJI, the world's leading … [Read more...] about Drones For Good: DJI and DroneSAR Deliver Search and Rescue App
Drones For Good: Drones Mean Faster Search and Rescue
Drone manufacturer DJI is taking a leadership role in the "Drones for Good" movement - ensuring that drone technology is fully utilized for humanitarian projects. DJI has been on the scene of major disasters across the globe, partnering with local teams to provide drone services. They've partnered with other innovators to provide better technology, including their project … [Read more...] about Drones For Good: Drones Mean Faster Search and Rescue
Drones Save Lives of Missing People
In the majority of missing-person cases, time is often not on the side of police. Every hour that ticks by in a search decreases the probability the missing will be found. Often faced with treacherous weather and terrain conditions during a search, police are starting to see drone tech as the most effective solution when it comes to covering wide territory. It’s no … [Read more...] about Drones Save Lives of Missing People
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
