Tag Archives: Emergency Management
Firefighters add drone incursions to threats faced in a wildfire
It used to be that firefighters’ biggest worries in a wildfire might be unpredictable winds, rocky terrain and scorching heat. That was before the advent of affordable, readily available aerial drones. Firefighters battling the Goodwin Fire in central Arizona had … Continue reading
Engineers Design Drones That Can Stay Aloft for Five Days
In the event of a natural disaster that disrupts phone and Internet systems over a wide area, autonomous aircraft could potentially hover over affected regions, carrying communications payloads that provide temporary telecommunications coverage to those in need. However, such unpiloted … Continue reading
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New police drone could save your life
Officer Rey Caban spent nearly two years researching the possibility of bringing an unmanned aerial vehicle − a drone − to the Rochester Police Department. He demonstrated the new UAV last week, providing the first look at a drone of … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Technology, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Public Health and Medicine
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Clarkstown PD unveils new drone program
The Clarkstown Police Department will be the first in Rockland County to deploy drones, officials announced Tuesday. Officials say the unmanned aerial vehicles, which contain cameras, will scope out potentially dangerous situations before sending in officers. They say potential uses … Continue reading
