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Drones are an essential part of Choctaw Nation Disaster Preparation

National Preparedness Month is “Prepare for Disasters.” In Oklahoma, drones are an essential part of the Choctaw Nation Office of Emergency

Haye KestelooSep 20

Industry

RapidDeploy enters into agreement with Google to transform U.S. emergency response systems

RapidDeploy enters into agreements with Google, OnStar, ADT, Priority Dispatch and Rave Mobile Safety to transform U.S. emergency response...

Haye KestelooSep 18

Dolphin reproductive research aided by drones from the University of Hawai'i

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Drones help dolphin reproductive research at University of Hawai’i

Drones aid the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) and Dolphin Quest as they are conducting a scientific study aimed at better understanding the health of dolphin populations.

Haye KestelooSep 17

Police

Police drone spots missing woman’s bright pair of trainers in woods

In the UK, a police drone spots a missing woman's bright pair of trainers sticking from underneath a tree. The Nottinghamshire Police was...

Haye KestelooSep 16

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DJI M300 RTK with Zenmuse H20T bought by Utica Fire Protection District

The Utica Fire Protection District in Illinois used grant money to buy a DJI M300 RTK with a Zenmuse H20T thermal camera and four dual-band

Haye KestelooSep 15

North Carolina

NC Department of Transportation drone program nominated for national award

The N.C. DoT's drone program has again been named a finalist for a national award. The program could win a prize with enough online votes

Haye KestelooSep 15

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Cuomo welcomes back NY drone pilots from fighting wildfires

Gov. Cuomo welcomed home two drone pilots of the New York Air National Guard, who have been helping battle wildfires raging in California,...

Haye KestelooSep 14

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Drone points lifeguards to swimmer in distress off Famara Beach in Lanzarote, Spain

Spanish lifeguard organization, Emerlan posted a video showing how a drone points lifeguards to a swimmer in distress off the Famara Beach.

Haye KestelooSep 14

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