WingXpand will work with Verizon Frontline and emergency teams to explore new tools for disaster assessment and community resilience As severe weather events continue to affect communities across the United States, drone and autonomous aircraft technologies are gaining attention as tools to support emergency response. This week, St. Louis-based WingXpand announced its … [Read more...] about As Disaster Risks Grow, WingXpand and Verizon Explore New Tools for Emergency Response
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Verizon Frontline Supports New Orleans Police with Drones During Mardi Gras
UAS Operations Enhance Safety and Situational Awareness for One of the Nation’s Largest Public Events During the busiest week of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team supported the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) by providing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) services to help keep attendees and officers safe. The NOPD requested support from … [Read more...] about Verizon Frontline Supports New Orleans Police with Drones During Mardi Gras
Preparing for Major Disasters: Verizon Frontline Crisis Response on the Drone Radio Show!
On this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Chris Sanders, Senior Manager with Verizon Frontline Crises Response Team, talks with host Randy Goers about the company's partnership with NOAA and how systematic data collection can aide local communities in redeveloping after a disaster. Drone Radio Show · Using Drones To Better Prepare For Major Disasters, Chris Sanders, Verizon … [Read more...] about Preparing for Major Disasters: Verizon Frontline Crisis Response on the Drone Radio Show!
Verizon’s Response Team Launches Tethered Drone to Restore Communications to Sanibel Island
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the Response Team from Verizon is in Florida - with drones and other deployables to restore communications and provide first responders with critical aerial awareness.  All images courtesy Verizon, used with express permission. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Verizons - Response - Team - Launches - Tethered - Drone - … [Read more...] about Verizon’s Response Team Launches Tethered Drone to Restore Communications to Sanibel Island
Verizon Frontline’s THOR: a Superhero with a Drone for Disaster Response
As Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida, DRONELIFE got an inside look at Verizon Frontline's newest tool to support public safety and first responders. Â Verizon's THOR - Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response - is a superhero with a drone for disaster response, one of Verizon Frontline's hundreds of deployable assets that stand ready to assist first responders and public … [Read more...] about Verizon Frontline’s THOR: a Superhero with a Drone for Disaster Response
