In the past, local authorities have complained about the irresponsible use of UAVs and issued a plea to drone hobbyists to keep their drones grounded as they can cause major delays and problems in firefighting operations. However, the responsible use of this technology can play a large part in fire departments as drones can be a powerful tool to reduce hazards to life and property.
According to Dronefly’s infographic, between 2009 and early 2017, around 347 public safety departments in the U.S. bought drones, and 69 of them were fire departments.
Here are four key uses of drones in the fire service:
Infographic Provided by Dronefly.com
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