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FAA

New Bills Propel Drones in Wildfire Fights

In a bid to ramp up the battle against wildfires, drones are soaring onto the scene, thanks to federal lawmakers' initiatives. Yet, the bureaucratic

Haye KestelooJul 17

Firefighters

How Firefighting Drones Might Outsmart Wildfires in Portugal

In an effort to combat the increasing threat of wildfires, Portugal has brought to the fore an innovative approach - firefighting drones capable of...

Haye KestelooJul 5

Firefighters

High-tech Drones Aid Firefighters, Pinpointing Hot Spots in Washington City Fire

In the nick of time for the fire season, local fire departments have welcomed a new ally to their ranks: high-tech drones. When a blaze devoured...

Haye KestelooMay 19

DJI

FDNY Showcases Drones for Emergency Response at First Responder Conference

At a recent first responder conference, the Fire Department New York showed how drones can be used by emergency personnel during large crises.

Haye KestelooMay 8

DJI

Wilmington Fire Department uses a drone for the first time at a fire scene

The Wilmington Fire Department is accustomed to battling flames from the ground, but they now have assistance from a drone in the sky.

Haye KestelooOct 28

Drone Amplified

Drone army fights off wildfires in China’s largest city, Chongqing

The fires threatened to spread to the city's tall business towers and high-rise homes. The most advanced drone army in the world attacked the fire

Haye KestelooOct 18

Oregon

A drone interrupts a firefighting helicopter in Oregon

On Monday, a drone that was flying over a fire that was burning in Medford, Oregon, caused a firefighting helicopter to leave the airspace in the

Haye KestelooSep 13

Police

Thermal camera drone helped rescuers find lost kayaker within minutes

On Tuesday night, a thermal camera drone assisted rescuers in locating a lost kayaker adrift on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts. Police got a 911 call from a guy who said he had lost communication with another kayaker on the river and had drifted downstream, unable to exit. According to Deerfield Fire Chief Darren Melnik,…

Haye KestelooSep 2

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