Tag Archives: Search-and-Rescue
New drone can help Camano Island Fire and Rescue crews fight fires, search forest and sea
Camano Island Fire and Rescue’s newest crew member weighs 3.1 pounds and zips along at 33 mph. This bright orange small unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly called a drone, can investigate structure fires with its thermal camera, help firefighters stay out … Continue reading
North Carolina Sheriff’s Office Locates Missing Child With Drone
Last Thursday night, the Moore County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina used its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to successfully locate a missing 11-year-old girl within 15 minutes’ time. According to an announcement from the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched at … Continue reading
Last week’s sea rescue of Australian swimmers by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is just the start of a robotics revolution
On Jan. 18, an Australian lifeguard piloted a drone over the turbulent ocean off the far north coast of New South Wales to rescue two teens in distress. As thrilling as it was to watch a tiny drone drop a … 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
