Category Archives: First Responders

Public Safety Drone Programs Growing Rapidly

As public safety agencies continue to adopt unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and related technology for life safety missions, new research from DRONERESPONDERS – a 501(c)3 non-profit program supporting public safety UAS — provides a better understanding about how these new programs are developing, as well as a glimpse at many of the challenges facing first responders who are increasingly operating drones.

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World’s Most Advanced Aerial Firefighting Surveillance Tool

Bridger Aerospace has integrated technologies from Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) and Latitude to introduce the world’s most advanced aerial firefighting surveillance system. To tackle the country’s most extreme fires, the Gen V system will be used by Bridger’s highly skilled and trained team of operators to better support wildfire management and relief missions. Continue reading

DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Alliance Announces Inaugural Board of Advisors

Chief Harold Schapelhouman, Menlo Park Fire District and Battalion Chief Richard Fields, Los Angeles Fire Department join Captain Vern Salle, Chula Vista Police Department

The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Alliance, the leading 501(c)3 non-profit program advocating for and supporting the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – also known as “drones” – for public safety missions has announced their inaugural Board of Advisors.  Continue reading