By Chris Stonor UK’s West Midlands police force has contracted Centrik to manage its drone programme, using the system to improve efficiency and help its
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Category: First responders
U.S. Georgia city police to deploy drones for 911 calls
By Chris Stonor U.S. Georgia City officials have approved funding for the Brookhaven Police Department’s Unmanned Aerial System unit, to purchase four drones which can
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“New breakthrough for first responders to improve communication with drones in emergencies
In disaster zones whether earthquakes, floods, fires, chemical leaks or explosions, First Responders may be unable to identify hazards or locate victims amid damaged buildings
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U.S. Reno partners with Iris Automation to equip fire dept with drones
The U.S. city of Reno, Nevada have partnered with local drone systems operator, Iris Automation, to conduct life-saving river search and rescue, reports a company
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Australia: Victoria police defend “draconian use of drones” to enforce coronavirus restrictions
Victoria Police has sought to reassure the public about its plans to use drones to enforce coronavirus restrictions over the State’s AFL Grand Final long
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Tasmania police increase drone fleet to find guns and chase down vehicles
Tasmanian Police has added three new types of drones to its 22-strong fleet and these additions have already helped locate stolen guns, find missing vehicles
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Falk turns to manned drones to speed up paramedics reaching emergencies
Falck, a leading emergency response provider, is turning to manned drones to get paramedics to the scene of an emergency faster than ever, reports the
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China: Police drone busts alleged drug deal after tailing suspect and filming exchange
Chinese Police filmed recently an alleged drug dealer exchanging goods with a customer at a secret location discovered by a drone, reports scmp.com. China’s increasing use
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“Piloted multicopters can improve emergency medical care” – ADAC Luftrettung
Volocopter reports that the results of the world’s first feasibility study on the use of piloted multicopters in rescue services has concluded that air rescue
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Drones for Good: French ski resort deploys thermal drones to assist rescue workers
The French Alps ski resort, Val Thorens, has commenced using drones and their thermal imagery application to help rescue workers on the Alpine ski slopes,
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