Podcast: Using Drones In Storm Recovery

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Key Takeaways:

  • Drones were widely deployed for post-hurricane recovery and damage assessment along the Atlantic coast.
  • Effective utilization of drones for these tasks requires significantly more effort and preparation than often realized by the drone industry and local governments.
  • Chris Todd of Airborne Response highlights the complexities involved in maximizing the benefits of UAS services in such situations.
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Following an intense hurricane season the Atlantic coast, drones were widely deployed to assist in recovery and damage assessment. But using them to best advantage requires much more effort and preparation than many in both the drone industry and local governments might grasp. In this podcast recorded at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL event in Denver, Chris Todd of Airborne Response, a Miami-based UAS service, describes what’s involved.

Duration: 7:04

File Size: 6.8 MB download here

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