search and rescue drones

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 …

In an effort to bolster a nationwide 5G community, South Korean telecom big KT Corp will launch a brand new drone platform to supply cell communications facilities that may additionally remotely management different UAVs for search and rescue operations. Dubbed SKYSHIP, the platform features a helium-powered airship drone, cell floor …

Christmas got here early for Alabama legislation enforcement after a non-profit donated a search-and-rescue drone final week. According to a report within the Montgomery Advertiser, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s workplace acquired a DJI Inspire drone from the Alzheimer’s and Autism Outreach Group to help the division in emergency responses – …

Following a season of devastating hurricanes, drones have confirmed their value within the struggle to save lives in a disaster, showcasing wonderful prospects within the wake of Harvey and Irma. In reality, a current FAA assertion known as post-hurricane aerial sorties a “landmark in the evolution of drone usage.” As …

Public security organizations throughout the nation are investing in drone know-how to serve their communities. But as city governments add drones to the finances line, it’s usually left to the division to determine how one can buy a drone and implement a program. Here are 3 issues each fireplace and …

A Chinese drone firm is teaming up with an Australian rescue group to launch an aerial shark-detection pressure over the western coast Down Under. JTT Technology introduced a partnership with Surf Life Saving WA, a Western Australia, non-profit rescue group. The program would deploy the JTT T60 industrial hexacopter to watch …

Land Rover is launching a drone-equipped SUV that might save lives. The Jaguar-owned firm unveiled Project Hero yesterday on the Geneva Motor Show – an “advanced communication vehicle” designed to be used by rescue businesses. The firm’s Special Vehicle Operations division partnered with the Austrian Red Cross to create the …

An industry leader in the police-drone sector has scored another victory in the search-and-rescue arena. On Oct. 14, the Ontario Provincial Police found a missing man after deploying drones manufactured by Canada-based Aeryon Labs. The man, who suffers from dementia, went missing at twilight in a rural area. After his …

“Drones for Good” continue to prove their worth in saving lives. In the arena of search and rescue, UAV technology is helping public-safety agencies find missing people faster and provide assistance to distressed natural disaster victims. In Minnesota, a police drone successfully located a lost hunter in a swampy state …

Photo courtesy of microdrones A German drone manufacturer is using the power of viral video to tout its new water-rescue drone that has already made a splash in the eyes of the nation’s lifeguards. This past week, microdrones released a new video depicting a German lifeguard locating a “drowning” swimmer …