In the days and weeks that followed Hurricane Helene, agencies and companies from all over the country stepped in to help, a few of which include Ovrwatch, Skydio, and the Brookhaven Police Department and their Drone as a First Responder team.
Dispatch From the Skies: Drones Leading the Charge
This engaging session discussed how the use of UAS benefit various agencies, and how they’re used differently for various applications.
Dispatching in the Drone Zones
Drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have emerged as increasingly valuable tools for first responders, revolutionizing how emergency personnel approach critical situations by being able to provide real-time aerial insights and capabilities that were once difficult or impossible to attain.