Atlas Dynamics’ Atlas Pro drones will assist Norwegian rescue operations
Israeli manufacturer Atlas Dynamics has entered into a contract with Norwegian People’s Aid (NPAID), one of the world’s top arctic rescue units for its Atlas Pro drones.
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Six thermal drones used to search for Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon
Several neighborhoods in Seoul were searched for Mayor Park Won-soon by more than 770 Police and fire department officers, aided by nine dogs, and six thermal drones.
NHS expands delivery of medical supplies by drone from Scottish islands
After successful recent trials, the delivery of urgent medical supplies and samples by drone will be expanded from the Scottish islands later this year.
Weber County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue fundraiser for new drone
The Weber County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue organization holds a fundraiser to collect enough money to purchase a new drone with a higher resolution thermal camera so that they can more effectively use drones to save lives. Watch this…
Parrot announces partnership with AIRT’s Drones
Parrot has announced a new partnership with the Miami, Florida-based Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), the leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting Drones For Good™ and the official home of DRONERESPONDERS, the world’s fastest-growing program supporting the use of UAS by…
Drone used in search for missing 93-year-old man in Washington State
The Centralia Police Department is continuing to search for a 93-year-old man reported missing earlier this week. Drones will be used in the search efforts.
Drone program in development to detect sharks along California coastline
A drone program is in development to detect mostly juvenile Great White Sharks along the California coastline. The program uses drones to collect aerial video footage and uses AI to analyze the video material and study the behavior of these…
Drones save lives, says former Alabama emergency director
The former Alabama emergency director, Eddie Hicks said that drones save lives. The ability of unmanned aircraft to send videos of impacted areas to operation centers and to First Responders will play a larger role in emergency management.
NSW Government doubles number of drones to keep people safe from sharks in Australia
In Australia, the New South Wales Government announced a new $8 million strategy to keep people safe from sharks this season. Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall commented that up 80 drones will be used to do so. This is double the…
DJI releases interactive ‘Drone-Assisted Rescues Worldwide’ map
Finally, it is here! DJI’s Adam Lisberg once told me how much work it was to chase, verify, and compile the News stories in which drones played an often crucial role in helping to save somebody’s life. Today, DJI released…
Illegal cannabis farms spotted with drones and thermal cameras
In England, drones with thermal cameras are an effective tool in the discovery and prosecution of illegal cannabis farms and their operators.
Foot soldiers, ATVs, horses, sonar and drones used in search for missing Fort Hood soldier, Vanessa Guillen
Foot soldiers, ATVs, horses, sonar, and drones are used in the search for missing Fort Hood soldier, Vanessa Guillen. #dronesforgood