Category: Firefighters
DJI’s Rise: Frank Wang’s Dream to Drone Empire
What began as a Chinese boy’s dream to simplify flying helicopters in the 1990s spiraled into DJI, a global drone empire that reshaped aerial photography, [more…]
A Farewell to Romeo Durscher: A Drone Visionary Who Soared for Good
On March 3, 2025, the drone industry lost a giant. Romeo Durscher, a Swiss-born pioneer who helped transform drones into life-saving tools for public safety [more…]
Drone-Assisted Rescue in Rimrock Highlights Growing Role of UAS in Emergency Response
On February 24, 2025, San Bernardino County Fire (SBCoFD) crews leveraged Drone Technology to rescue a 15-year-old boy trapped in a rock crevice for over [more…]
Police Drone’s Thermal Camera and Spotlight Guide Night Rescue of Man from Icy Brook
The Ossining Police Department successfully rescued a man who had fallen into an icy brook during a late-night emergency response on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, [more…]
National Park Drone Violations Expected to Surge Following Major Staff Cuts
The U.S. National Park Service is terminating approximately 1,000 workers while the U.S. Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires, according to Reuters. These [more…]
Culver City Drone Operator to Plead Guilty in Landmark Super Scooper Collision Case
In a precedent-setting case highlighting the serious consequences of unauthorized drone operations during emergency response situations, a Culver City resident is scheduled to plead guilty [more…]
Reading Police Launch Drone Unit to Combat Brush Fires and Enhance Public Safety
The Reading Police Department has introduced a new drone unit that’s already proving its worth in fire prevention and emergency response. The department first deployed [more…]
Innovative Drone Program Set to Transform Healthcare Access for Isolated Chesapeake Bay Community
A game-changing drone delivery initiative is poised to revolutionize healthcare access for Smith Island’s isolated residents, backed by a $1.76 million U.S. Department of Transportation [more…]
Police Drone With Thermal Camera Helps Reunite Lost Corgi After Car Crash
A thermal-equipped police drone proved crucial in locating a frightened Corgi who fled from a three-vehicle collision on the A1 near Little Ponton, Lincolnshire. The [more…]
Drone With Thermal Camera Helps Rescue Person From Ohio Swamp
In a successful early morning rescue operation, the Geauga County drone team played a crucial role in locating a person trapped in thick swamp terrain [more…]
