Category: Firefighters
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…]
NYC’s Largest Coastal Storm Drill Showcases Drone Power in Disaster Response
In a groundbreaking exercise that’s got the whole city buzzing, a swarm of drones took to the skies off Staten Island, playing a crucial role [more…]
Republic Police Dept Deploys High-Tech Drone for Enhanced Public Safety
The Republic Police Department in Missouri has unveiled a new $20,000 drone aimed at boosting public safety efforts. This high-tech tool is already proving its [more…]
Drones Disrupt Wildfire Fighting Efforts Across the U.S.
So far this Wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These [more…]
Tuscaloosa Considers Drone Program for First Responders
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is considering a groundbreaking proposal to incorporate drones into its first responder operations. Mayor Walt Maddox has presented a plan to the city [more…]
UK Researchers Test Drone Swarms for Wildfire Detection and Suppression
A team of Firefighters, scientists, and engineers in the UK is developing technology that could revolutionize Wildfire detection and suppression using swarms of autonomous drones. [more…]
