Drones
Explore the latest in Drone and UAS technology for EMTs and paramedics. Find news articles, training guides, incident analysis, and product press announcements to stay informed about how drones are transforming emergency response. Learn how drones enhance search and rescue, provide aerial surveillance, and improve patient care in challenging environments.
DFR provides considerable promise for increased safety, reduced response times and improved de-escalation capabilities for public safety agencies
A unique race between an ambulance and drone flying beyond the line of sight demonstrates what’s possible for emergency services in remote areas
Creation of a lifesaving drone continues for interaction designer Alec Momont, creator of viral AED drone video
Manatee County’s EMS drone program, launched in May, almost responded to a 911 call but was halted by a severe thunderstorm
The FBI has begun investigating the drone sightings over Morris and Somerset counties
An exercise in Staten Island showed how drones search for survivors in the aftermath of a coastal storm
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
First responders used a drone with thermal imaging to find the 3-year-old boy in an Alto Township cornfield
One person died and two others were injured in the Linn County crash
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
Flocks of birds have been swarming drones causing the FDNY and NYPD to adjust flight plans
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office flew the drone to a simulated emergency and dropped the AED to the 911 caller
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The program will deploy 911-integrated drones, equipped with AEDs, naloxone and tourniquets to assist in emergencies such as cardiac arrests, opioid overdoses and trauma incidents
Developers said the drone can be used to transport victims from a hot zone or deliver military forces and medical supplies
Drones, autonomous vehicles and algorithms will change how EMS is delivered and conflicts are resolved
The commercialization of unmanned aerial aircrafts is leading to innovative, off-the-shelf tools for EMS
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