Police UAVs helps on decreasing response times for disasters

 

When disaster strikes, a quick response is necessary in order to save lives. In most cases, there’s a limited window of time for responders to rescue survivors, and often this window shrinks as it takes firefighters, police, and first responders use a great deal of time to gather information and plot a rescue strategy.

 

 

Fortunately, there’s an easy, time-efficient method of gathering data during and after a disaster: UAV search and rescue. Police UAVs are fast becoming a trusted method of disaster management: With a UAV, police and other rescue workers have the ability to get real information about a disaster right away, maximizing the time available to perform search and rescue operations. Jerry Stuckey, a veteran firefighter and CEO of FireFlight UAS, an Oklahoma-based drone company, notes how long it can take to get information after a disaster using traditional means: “It’s usually 45 minutes to an hour after you arrive on scene on an incident before you get real information. We can have [a UAV] up in the air in three minutes.”

 

In addition to offering a speedy method of obtaining information after a disaster, UAV search and rescue also enhances the safety of police officials and first responders. FireFlight police UAVs offer the option for responders to stay back until more information is gathered and the situation can be assessed properly. In just a few minutes, a police UAV will give disaster management officials the whole picture in real time. By using a UAV, police and other officials will be more capable of responding quickly and saving more lives. UAV search and rescue also offers a safer approach to disaster management because a drone, unlike a helicopter, won’t upset the scene. Most helicopters stir up debris and dust that can compromise a scene and increase the dangers to survivors and rescuers alike, but that’s not the case with police UAVs. When emergency officials send in a UAV, police can be certain that the ground won’t be disturbed and that they’ll get an accurate picture of what needs to be done to save lives.

The Global UAV Market 2013-2023 - A US$114.7 Billion Opportunity

 

UAVs have proved to be exceedingly useful during peacekeeping missions and the ongoing global war on terror in Afghanistan and Pakistan, finding applications across ISR and combat roles. Furthermore, enhanced capabilities in areas such as endurance, data processing, and communications have broadened ISR UAV use in both defense and intelligence roles. It is anticipated that 4,000 different unmanned aircraft platforms are in circulation on the global market.

 

In light of their enhanced endurance and lower maintenance costs, solar-powered UAVs are emerging as the latest revelation in the market, attracting investment from defense ministries across the globe. High endurance of solar-powered UAVs enhances their ability to provide real-time, high-quality surveillance data for large geographical areas, and for longer periods. HALE UAVs offer a low-cost consistent surveillance capability and are capable of producing and storing solar energy in their fuel cells which can then be used for night flying.

 

Almost all major countries now have their UCAV programs in place, some in isolation, and others in collaboration. Leading the way, in May 2013, the U.S. Navy underwent flight trials for the X-47B, a giant leap in the UCAV industry, as it was for the first time that an unmanned aircraft took off from an aircraft carrier. Though it is not due to go into production, the research and development is expected to spawn operational variants in the near future.

Spanning over 229 pages, 84 tables and 101 figures, “The Global UAV Market 2013-2023” report presents an in-depth assessment of the global UAV market till 2023.

In addition to covering the market size & drivers, industry trends, challenges, swot analysis, country analysis, major uav programs, competitive landscape and strategic insights the report also presents comprehensive forecasts for the market till 2023. The report covers 20 key industry players namely AAI Corporation, Aeronautics Ltd., AeroVironment, Alenia Aermacchi, BAE Systems, BlueBird Aero Systems, Boeing, Cassidian, Dassault Aviation SA, Denel Dynamics, Elbit Systems Ltd., EMT Ingenieurgesellschaft, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI),  Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), Northrop Grumman Corporation, Sagem, Selex ES, Singapore Technologies Aerospace and Saab.

 

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Drone It Yourself turns random objects into RC quadrotors

Jasper van Loenen's Drone It Yourself project turns more or less anything into a quadrotor drone with addition of a few motors and a control unit. According to van Loenen, all the plastic parts, which include the clamps to attach the motors, can be 3D printed in ABS, with the appropriate files made available on van Loenen's website. (Read more)

FAA rules on domestic UAV flights

 

Current FAA regulations offer two avenues for approval for UAV operations: First, operators can apply for an experimental airworthiness certificate for private-sector civil aircraft to do research and development, training and flight demonstrations. The second avenue requires operators to obtain a Certificate of Authorization (COA) for public aircraft, which are those that are owned by the U.S. government or a state. (read more)

India: UAV Netra para operaciones de rescate en Kedarnath

 

Los equipos de emergencia y salvamento personados en Kedarnath están haciendo uso de un UAV para ayudar a las autoridades a evaluar los daños y buscar personas atrapadas entre los escombros tras las inundaciones acontecidas en la región.

 

 

En palabras de un portavoz oficial, "Un UAV Netra y seis miembros de la National Disaster Response Force están desplegados sobre el territorio de Kedarnath. Debido al mal tiempo reinante, el UAV ayudará en las tareas de rescate proporcionando vistas aereas en directo de las zonas más dificilmente accesibles".

Nitrofirex presenta en México su UAV

 

La empresa española Nitrofirex participará en una conferencia organizada por la Oficina de Transferencia Tecnológica del Campus Estado de México (OTT-CEM) en la que dará a conocer a la comunidad tecnológica mexicana el proyecto del primer avión no tripulado capaz de combatir los incendios forestales por la noche. La presentación del proyecto correrá a cargo de Luis Bordallo, presidente de Nitrofirex, que estará acompañado por Adrián Peña, representante de Nitrofirex en México. (Seguir leyendo)

Clarkson University: Primeros vuelos con el Golden Eagle

 

El Golden Eagle está basado en el UAV Vector P de intelliTech Microsystems, y ha sido desarrollado por el equipo al mando del Profesor Marzocca, director de programas UAV en Clarkson University (Potsdam, NY, USA) contando con el asesoramiento (por segundo año consecutivo) del ingeniero aeronautico Mike Tranchitella, de UAV-Assistance LLC (Ellicott City, MD, USA).

 

 

El resultado es una aeronave que vuela extraordinariamente bien, con generosas posibilidades en lo que se refiere a cargas de pago y capacidad de almacenar combustible. A fin de proporcionar el más alto grado de seguridad, Clarkson optó por prescindir de autopiloto y realizar los vuelos inaugurales utilizando un equipo de radiocontrol convencional. Debido a las estrictas limitaciones impuestas por la FAA referidas al uso de UAVs, Clarkson (como muchas otras instituciones educativas) hubo de conformarse con llevar a cabo los primeros vuelos en un campos de pruebas de la Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).

 

 

En cualquier caso, ya se están realizando gestiones para obtener un campo de vuelos propio y una autorización de la FAA para realizar vuelos autónomos. Una vez que obtengan la autorización, se dotará al Golden Eagle de un autopiloto para comprobar todas sus posibilidades.