Following its successful coordination of the recent First Responder Unmanned Aircraft System Triple Challenge, Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has again been selected to lead an unmanned aircraft systems competition that will award prize money to winners. Continue reading
Category Archives: First Responders
North Dakota Utilizes UAS Network to Assist Weather Disaster Recovery Efforts
After another round of severe weather brought blizzard conditions, heavy snow and ice to western North Dakota this past weekend, the state has enlisted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies to help restore services to residents and assist recovery efforts, Gov. Doug Burgum announced in a joint release with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS). Continue reading
Researchers Drone Crash Caused Fire in Colorado
Boulder County Sheriff’s Office investigators have concluded the investigation into the cause and origin of the Table Mountain Fire, which occurred on April 20, 2022. Continue reading
Wildfire Workshop Accelerates NASA Firefighting Solutions
In a changing climate, wildfires are becoming more widespread and devastating, threatening more people and land than ever before. In response, NASA is stepping up to the plate to determine what we can do to help fight wildfires – and we have some ideas. Continue reading
New, Advanced Small Drone Payload Finds Mobile Phones During S&R Operations
Robotics Centre, Inc. and Smith Myers announced that the Smith Myers ARTEMIS Mobile Phone detection, location and communication suite has been integrated into the new Robotics Centre Echo SAR (Search and Rescue) payload for small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) built by Teledyne FLIR Defense. Continue reading
AIRT and APSA Collaborate to Support NIST Test Methods for sUAS
The Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with over 50 years of experience supporting public safety aviation, and the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the use of drones and robotic systems for public safety and disaster response, have entered into an agreement of cooperation to support the implementation of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Test Methods for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to enhance safety and remote pilot proficiency surrounding public safety drone operations. Continue reading
Scotland’s Mountain Rescue Teams Turn to Drones
Scotland’s mountain rescue teams have begun using sophisticated drones to search for injured and missing climbers lost in often dangerous and isolated terrain across the Highlands. Continue reading
Smart, Fire-Suppressing Drones from Advanced AI Solutions
Advanced AI Solutions produces smart, fire-suppressing drones that can be deployed and managed through a variety of devices. AI software built into the drones allows early detection of fires and powerful, autonomous extinguishing capabilities. Continue reading