Since the West Midlands’ Fire Service became the first fire brigade in the UK to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operationally, as far back as 2007, it’s hardly surprising that the wide array of advantages opened up by this technology…
Selecting a drone for emergency response: visual payload selection
Through the data they can collect or the payloads they can deliver, drones are saving lives faster, safer and cheaper than ever before, making payload selection pivotal to the lifesaving capabilities that a drone can offer. This article offers guidance…
Selecting a drone for emergency response: airframe selection
An emergency service should avoid simply following the status quo of multi-rotors and really assess their drone-use cases before selecting their airframe. Ultimately, the choice of drone will dictate a drone team’s capabilities and the level of performance that can…