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How Can Drones Improve COVID-19 Response?
UAV Deployments in a Time of Crises
The role of drones in disaster relief efforts is proving more and more critical, enabling for safer, more efficient, and data driven operations. Safeware is a strategic partner with DJI, selling enterprise drones. On March 25, 2020, they initiated the DJI Disaster Relief Program. By April 20, 2020, DJI supported 45 departments in 22 states. These beneficiaries included police departments, fire departments, county public safety agencies and a hospital.
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Benefits
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Ability to broadcast messages to wider areas
Reduced personnel contact and exposure potential
Ability to monitor/communicate with vulnerable populations
In COVID-19 responses, drones can be used to observe social distancing of individuals and be flown to relay a message if necessary, using less police officers. Other uses include:
Live video and A.I. Real Time Notifications
Community Patrol for Public Safety
Homeless Camp Evaluations
Pre-planning & Over-watch for Drive through Test Sites
Delivery by Drones
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Data collection + Data Analysis = Actionable Data.
Having clear objectives, proper communications and a data handling plan is vital to the success of any UAV deployment. What you do with this critical information can be immediate and impactful.
The use of drones provides immediate, as well as post-mission, benefits and can be categorized as follows:
Ability to share information during flight to the ground via accessory like loudspeaker
