How a Drone and Social Media Aided in One Man’s Flood Rescue
A man and his dog were saved from a dangerous flood after his brother reached out to a stranger on Twitter.
A man and his dog were saved from a dangerous flood after his brother reached out to a stranger on Twitter.
Unmanned aerial vehicles so far have been used only in testing, but are ready now to assist in operations such as search and rescue and SWAT operations.
The new exhibits and educational event dedicated to aerial drones and ground robotics will be held within ISC West in 2017.
Unmanned aerial vehicles are well-suited to one day take over human-operated tasks, such as dropping water on hotspots to prevent the spread of fire early on.
Commercial drones must be under 55 pounds. They can only be operated during the day and up to a half hour before sunrise and after sunset, according to the new FAA rules.
Plainfield Police say they are drafting department regulations on the use of drones.
The UAV helped police locate and capture a man who fled his house through a window.
With smart homes continuing to grow in popularity, security systems could connect with drones in response to robberies or other activities.
The FAA also said it is testing out the use of drones flying out of the line of sight for delivery purposes.
Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman says he will share the drone fleet with law enforcement in emergency response situations.