Advance in Firefighting Robotics
The advance in robotics has already spread to first responders such as firefighters. However, the use of robots in the management of wildfires burning...
Getting The Map, Within Minutes
First Responders risk their lives each and every day. A new software will allow first responders to see building layouts and floor plans on...
Domestic UAV Missions on the Rise
In addition to their military uses, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) routinely execute search and rescue missions, border patrols and more. The US Defense Department...
Impressive Growth in Military UAV Market
Military Drone/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market was estimated to be over USD 5 billion in 2016, and will have a market value of more...
Unique Drone Payload Offers Long-Range Recognition and Low Signature
To achieve accurate recognition and high-resolution imaging, drones need to approach the target from a short range. But what if the drone is required...
3 Location-Technology Trends to Look for in 2019
Location technology can detect the current location of people or objects through the use of various sensors and methods of calculating geographical location, such...
New Drone Assists in Natural Disasters
The Quantix hybrid unmanned drone is designed to assess environmental damage. AeroVironment, a leading company in unmanned aircraft systems, announced it will utilize Quantyx...
Meet New Compact UAV for Search and Rescue
In search and rescue operations, every second counts. A new Search and Rescue version of an unmanned aerial vehicle has been launched recently. The...
Military Technology to Serve Fire Fighters
A technology originating in the US military sector is being tested in order to help save firefighters' lives. The ATAK - Android Team Awareness...
Will Drones Rescue People from Highrise Fire Emergencies?
Rescuing people trapped in a fire in the middle of the city depends to a large extent on the rapid access of first responders...
Smart Watch to Fulfill New Role
Firefighters, law enforcement officers and other first responders have to be constantly connected. Legacy communication systems or smartphones are not always the right and...
Israeli Technology Combines Drones with AR for Rescue Operations
A development by a US-based Israeli company was successfully applied by first responder teams during the recent Hurricane Michael events in Florida. The platform...
New Apps Enhance Public Safety
Five public safety apps have been added by FirstNet (First Responders Network Authority) to its public communications platform.
FirstNet is an independent authority within the...
India is Developing Smart Combat Helmet for Elite Forces
India has been indigenously developing a smart combat helmet that will supply its soldiers with enhanced situational awareness. The Indian Institute of Technology IIT-Ropar...
Smart City V2X Solution for First Responders
Collisions between First Responders and civilian motorists are at an all-time high and the situation is worsening. Emerging smart city solutions are expected to...
Ground-Breaking Technological Innovation at AUS&R 2018 Conference and Exhibition
Among the wide array of unmanned systems that will be showcased at the AUS&R Conference and Exhibition on October 15, 2018 will stand out...
New System Developed to Evacuate Citizens
Data-based modeling system may now help emergency managers to better determine when to call for evacuations due to a wildfire. The system has the...
Unprecedented Use of Android-Based Tracking Technology
For the first time, the NEON Personnel Tracker Solution was used to track personnel within challenging indoor, underground, and urban GPS-denied environments at the...
AI-Based Planning – New Platform for the Operational Field
While the operational arena keeps changing and evolving over time, coping with emerging threats and the development of new weapon systems and technologies, the...
Mobile Phone to Report Location Directly to Emergency Center
Some 80% of emergency 911 calls in the US are made from cellphones, and current technology relies on cell towers to give an approximation...
New AR Technologies Used By Firefighters
While firefighters battle with flames on a daily basis, they also face dangers in the form of toxic smoke and darkness, which can slow...
Drop Kits Supply Communication in Emergency
Due to communications challenges during the response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US, the 9/11 commission recommended the establishment of a single,...
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Fighter Jet Without a Runway? X-BAT Makes It Real
A new unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fighter platform has been revealed, designed to operate from ships, islands, and austere locations while carrying...
