Tag Archives: Search-and-Rescue
Drone era arrives for local governments sooner than most
Drones may not be ready to deliver your next Amazon order in less than 30 minutes, but local governments around Southwest Virginia are already calling on the technology for simpler, more practical tasks. They’re not inventing high-tech systems, but rather … Continue reading
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New drone adds search and rescue capabilities
The next person who gets lost or stranded in Umatilla County could get help from the SARbot. Umatilla County Emergency Management’s new $25,000 unmanned aerial vehicle is its most technologically advanced yet, sporting capabilities such as infrared imaging and the … Continue reading
Drones to the rescue: Public safety officials invest in UAVs
Drones are fast becoming a preferred tool for law enforcement agencies in the United States, particularly for tricky search-and-rescue operations. A new report by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College found that 910 state and … Continue reading
Drones to locate avalanche victims faster
According to National Geographic statistics, avalanches claim the lives of more than 150 people every year, the majority of whom are skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers hitting the slopes. The BBC reports that drone manufacturers believe their unmanned aerial vehicles could … Continue reading
