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Drone Quickly Locates Missing Cocker Spaniels in Inkberrow

A drone operator from Worcestershire in the United Kingdom, located two missing cocker spaniels within 15 minutes of deploying his drone

Haye KestelooApr 4

Police

Duluth Police Use Drone to Locate Missing 12-Year-Old Girl

Quick Action and Drone Technology Lead to Safe Recovery A 12-year-old girl who threatened to run away from the Stowe Elementary School area in Duluth, Minnesota, was quickly located by police using a drone on Wednesday. The Duluth Police Department (DPD) received a report of the missing child near the 500 block of W Stowe…

Haye KestelooApr 3

Search & Rescue

Tri-State Nonprofit Uses Drones and Search & Rescue Techniques to Find Lost Pets

In a heartwarming display of innovation and compassion, a Tri-State nonprofit called FidoTracker is revolutionizing the way lost pets are found. By combining high-tech drones with search and rescue techniques, the organization has achieved a remarkable 70% success rate in reuniting pets with their owners, reports WCPO. The Birth of FidoTracker FidoTracker was launched in…

Haye KestelooMar 28

Brinc

Revolutionizing Public Safety: The Dawn of Unified Drone Operations with BRINC LiveOps

In the evolving landscape of public safety and emergency response, the introduction of BRINC’s LiveOps marks a significant milestone. This platform, unveiled by the technology innovator BRINC today, is a game-changer for first responders across the United States. By integrating live streaming, two-way communications, fleet, and evidence management into a single, accessible platform, LiveOps promis

Haye KestelooMar 21

During Project R.E.D. (Rural Education Day) at the Ingham County Fairgrounds in Mason on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Sgt. John Welling of the Ingham County Sheriff's Office shared insights about the department's drones and technological capabilities with young attendees. The event was captured by Matthew Dae Smith for the Lansing State Journal.

Search & Rescue

Drone and App Combo Saves the Day in Michigan

In the early hours of a chilling Wednesday morning, an innovative use of technology by first responders turned a potentially perilous situation into a successful rescue mission. Three individuals, who found themselves lost and battling the onset of hypothermia in the swampy expanse of the Dansville State Game Area in Ingham Township, Michigan, were safely…

Haye KestelooMar 20

Thermal Drone

High-Tech Heroes: Thermal Drones Save Injured Dog Missing for a Day

The U.S.A.R drone team, using thermal drones, scoured over 150 acres to find Guinness. This isn't some sci-fi stuff; it's real, and it's saving lives.

Haye KestelooMar 19