Chinese drones battle skyscraper fires. The drones soared to the rescue in a recent drill in Shenzhen, China, reaching insane heights beyond the reach of fire trucks. Continue reading
Category Archives: First Responders
Startup Raises $60M to Fight Wildfires with Water Cannons on Drones
– Seneca, the resilience technology and infrastructure company, announced its public launch and a $60 million financing round. The round, believed to be the largest venture capital round in fire technology to date, was led by Caffeinated Capital and Convective Capital, with participation from First Round Capital, Transition VC, Advance Venture Partners, Nextview Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Stepstone Group, DCVC, Offline Ventures, Roar Capital, and Slow Ventures. Continue reading
uAvionix and VOTIX Integrate FlightLine ADS-B Data Service to Advance Drone as First Responder Operations
– uAvionix, a leader in aviation communications, navigation, and surveillance data solutions, and VOTIX, the pioneering drone automation and orchestration platform, has announced the successful integration of uAvionix’s FlightLine ADS-B data service into the VOTIX platform. The collaboration delivers real-time, aviation-grade Detect and Avoid (DAA) data to VOTIX users, enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and decision-making for Drone as First Responder (DFR) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) missions. Continue reading
Department of Homeland Security Issues Drone as First Responder (DFR) Systems Tech Note
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security just published a TechNote outlining the framework for the procurement of authorised equipment for Drone as First Responder systems. Continue reading
Skyryse Signs Multi-Year Partnership with CAL FIRE Focused on Enhanced Firefighting Operations
– Skyryse has announced a new partnership with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) focused on strengthening firefighting technology, operations and training programs. With SkyOS, the first universal operating system for flight, Skyryse will enable firefighting aircraft to more effectively and safely execute its mission to strengthen wildfire resilience, protecting California’s most vulnerable communities. Continue reading
Renault Fire Rescue Prototype Launches Drones
Renault has taken the wraps off the new Vision 4Rescue concept. It’s based on the Renault 4 E-Tech and features a drone that can be deployed from a roof-mounted storage box. Continue reading
NUSTL Publishes Assessment Report on Blue UAS for First Responders in an Urban Environment
The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) is a federal laboratory within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. Continue reading
AgEagle Sells eBee TAC Public Safety Drones to Sweden
– AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced orders for multiple eBee TAC Public Safety units to the Government of Sweden. The order was executed through its strategic partnership with Brigantes, the AgEagle defense distributor for the Nordic region. Continue reading