Tag Archives: Emergency Management
These Power Line-Stringing Drones Are Restoring Power in Puerto Rico
The mountainous area of Ponce, Puerto Rico has posed quite the challenge for local officials attempting to restore power in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The storm left residents powerless for four months, and while efforts by companies such as … Continue reading
Mesa Fire leads way in use of drones
Mesa Fire and Medical Department is a pioneer in the use of drones to respond to emergency situations, and its pilots have evolved into a valuable resource for first responders and municipalities across Arizona. While many of the department’s pilots … Continue reading
An AT&T drone is now providing cellular service to people in Puerto Rico
AT&T is using an LTE-equipped drone to reconnect some Puerto Ricans who lost wireless service after Hurricane Maria. This obviously isn’t a permanent fix for Puerto Rico, where 48 percent of cell sites are still out of service more than a month … Continue reading
DOT to partner with at least 5 cities to accelerate drone adoption
Despite years of regulatory delays predicated on population density and privacy issues, President Donald Trump’s recent directive opened the floodgates for communities looking to take advantage of drone programs. From warehouses to disaster relief sites or package delivery, communities have been clamoring for federal guidance permitting the unmanned aerial vehicles, with … Continue reading
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