Category: Drones for Good
Woman Rescued from Floodwaters Thanks to Drone Operator
A woman was rescued from rising floodwaters in Willis, Texas, on Thursday morning after a drone operator spotted her stranded vehicle and alerted authorities. The [more…]
Drones and Volunteers Help Locate Remains of Missing Boise Woman in Oregon
The nearly year-long search for Gwen Brunelle, a 27-year-old Boise woman who went missing in June 2023, has come to a close. Thanks to the [more…]
Misguided Ban on Chinese Drones: Risking American Lives
In the rugged Utah mountains, where weather conditions can change rapidly, the Weber County Sheriff Search and Rescue team relies on drones to locate lost [more…]
High-Tech Drone Deploys ‘Super Clams’ to Save Indian River Lagoon
In an unprecedented effort to restore the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), a high-tech drone took to the skies on Friday, spreading millions of tiny baby [more…]
Drone Trials to Revolutionize Channel Islands Connectivity
In a groundbreaking move, drone trials are set to commence between the Channel Islands, promising to enhance connectivity and revolutionize various sectors. The trials, reportedly [more…]
Helsinki Residents Open to Drones in Emergencies, Survey Reveals
A recent survey conducted in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area found that residents are generally accepting of drones, particularly in emergency situations. The survey, which is [more…]
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Deploys Thermal Drone to Locate Missing Woman
Thermal Camera Technology Proves Crucial in Search and Rescue Efforts In late March, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin successfully utilized a Thermal Drone [more…]
Former Fire Chief Turned Drone Advocate Shares Insights on Public Safety and Legislation
Wayne Baker’s Journey from Firefighting to DJI In a recent interview, Wayne Baker, former fire chief and current Director of Stakeholder Engagement at DJI, shared [more…]
Drone Quickly Locates Missing Cocker Spaniels in Inkberrow
In a remarkable display of technology’s potential in aiding Search and Rescue efforts, a volunteer drone operator from Redditch, Worcestershire in the United Kingdom, successfully [more…]
CT Legislators Consider Ban on Life-Saving DJI Drones Used by First Responders
Connecticut legislators are currently considering a bill that would prevent state and local agencies, including public safety agencies, from purchasing or using DJI drones, the [more…]
