Drones are multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicles that can take photos or videos of large areas while flying. However, they’re more than just flying cameras. They can be a crucial tool to help in any situation with the right technologies. This includes the emergency services industry. While first responders still rely on vehicles like ambulances and … Read more →
Drone technology will soon change the way we respond to medical emergencies, accidents, natural disasters, and mass violence. Their unique capabilities are being tested all over the world and lives are already being saved. Car accidents requiring medical attention happen every day. As of now the most we can do as a concerned onlooker is … Read more →
Imagine if you were somehow able to send a text message to 911 emergency services in a dangerous situation. I’ve actually thought about this before. If an armed burglar is in my home at night and my only option is to make a phone call to get a hold of the police, what’s to stop … Read more →
Two girls at the age of 10 and 12 got lost in a stormwater drain in South Australia yesterday. When everybody else might have called 000 (“911” in Australia), those two girls decided to seek help by posting a Facebook status update instead. It is a worry for us because it causes a delay on … Read more →