A regional UTM and management project to coordinate drone flights, manned aircraft operations and ground-based first responder missions has been launched In Navarra, Spain. The
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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
Read moreU.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
Read moreAustralia: 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
Read moreTasmania 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
Read moreFalk 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
Read moreChina: 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
Read more“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
Read moreDrones 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,
Read moreAustralian motorcycle police add drones to itinerary
At last week’s AUVSI’s Xponential 2020 event, public safety personnel from around the world joined the DRONERESPONDERS safety initiative, to discuss drones for the police,
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