EHang, the world’s leading passenger drone platform, is launching a new version of the EHang 216F as a firefighting drone, a two-person multi-rotor flying pod, specifically designed for high-rise firefighting. This is a new application of an existing platform, rather than a completely new aircraft. A company release describes the 216F as “the world’s …
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Drones to the rescue! With so many states suffering through devastating weather conditions, many are getting serious about using drones for this hurricane season. In fact, in a webinar that was hosted by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) of North Carolina (NC), a panel of experts offered their advice to state agencies …
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Australia will be using unmanned ocean drones soon to patrol its waters between Botany Bay and Ulladulla along the coast of New South Wales, Australia. These autonomous drones will not only be used to detect and investigate unauthorized vessels, but also capture weather data. OCIUS, maker of the autonomous drones, received an AUD $5.5 million …
French Drone maker, Parrot, has partnered with the Florida-based Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) to provide first responders with drone support when needed. Parrot will be providing its latest ANAFI USA commercial drone to the AIRT. The Drone Responders public safety program is providing them with financial support and the brand new ANAFI USA professional …
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Drone Rescue Map: Increasingly we are hearing stories about drones helping to save lives. Is there anything more important than such a service? There is the case of a family that was lost while hiking on a nature preserve in Plant City, Florida. The husband was found quickly with the help of a drone, which …
Traffic monitoring is necessary for collecting data that provides a detailed description of the use and performance of road networks. There are two main ways to collect traffic data: either by manually observing the roads or by using electronic equipment to monitor roads at specific times. Drones are used by various law enforcement agencies for …
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Special Weapons and Tactics teams, also known as SWAT teams, are elite tactical units that have been trained to perform high-risk operations like hostage rescues. Members of a SWAT team are equipped with heavy-duty body armour, and often carry specialized firearms. They are also aided, whenever possible, by aerial assistance facilitating the tactical implementation of …
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The multifaceted uses of drones are incredible! Although the military surveillance drones market will continue to make up the most of the drone market, almost every industry can benefit from the application of drone technology in some way. Multifaceted functions are one of the most attractive things about drones. Unlike so many other technologies, including …
In spite of the fears that people may have about drones being used to spy on people, drones are one of the best applications of drone technology. Drones are a tool like any other, and law enforcement is often on the forefront of implementing those tools before the public is. Drones, also known as unmanned …
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