Human Location Isotherm Settings Using DJI FLIR XT Camera on a Matrice 210

Human Location Isotherm Settings Using Dji Flir Xt Camera On A Matrice 210

As the Wake Forest Fire Department UAS pilot, one of the issues I have to face is dealing with an unplanned event and flying the incident on short notice but provide optimum data gathering abilities and mission accomplishment. I wish my flights had the luxury of being on the schedule but when the call comes … Read more

The Three Best Approaches to Finding Your Fire Department Drone Pilot

The Three Best Approaches To Finding Your Fire Department Drone Pilot

You would think getting a drone into service with a fire department would be a simple matter. But as with every other issue there can be more factors to consider when planning your department’s flight strategy and drone use. There are three primary options for deciding who is best to operate a UAS (Unmanned Aircraft … Read more

Why the DJI Phantom is the Best and Worst Public Safety Drone to Use

Why The Dji Phantom Is The Best And Worst Public Safety Drone To Use

The DJI Phantom has become an ubiquitous UAS that many are jumping into. In fact I have three myself and hundreds of hours flying them. If you want to buy one, use this link so I get some credit for it. Here on the Public Safety Flight website I’ve already covered a number of stories … Read more

FAA Ground School and Pilot License Requirements for UAS Pilots

Faa Ground School And Pilot License Requirements For Uas Pilots

Authority for a public safety agency to utilize a Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) is right now a complex affair. Not only do agencies require a difficult FAA authorization to fly a Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) under a FAA Certificate of Authorization the pilot qualifications are defined and have strict limitations. To fly professionally as a … Read more