Education and Outreach Impacting Public Perceptions

AIRT’s Drones For Good® Program

MISSION: To help create positive public perceptions surrounding the use of drones and related technology for solving problems.

Created shortly after AIRT’s inception, our Drones For Good® program is designed to provide educational opportunities and outreach about the many benefits of solving problems using UAS and related technology for a wide range of use cases. The ultimate goal is to help create positive public perceptions surrounding the use of drones.

Working with partners across all sectors that play vital roles in maintaining FEMA’s Community Lifelines, Drones For Good® showcases how UAS technology can provide new and exciting capabilities to help restore services, protect infrastructure, and save lives during blue and grey sky operations.

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - AIRT works with regional partners to host a workshop for disaster response professionals in 2020.

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - AIRT works with industry to test new technology and document the impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic on the local ecosystem.

WESTON, FLORIDA - AIRT tests the latest UAS technology offering from U.S. providers to gauge capabilities for condition assessment on the power grid.

Drones for Good®: Advancing Public Safety and Emergency Response

Harnessing Technology for a Safer, Resilient Future
Drones and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) are redefining how communities enhance safety, respond to emergencies, and rebuild after disasters. These cutting-edge tools are not just about technology—they're about creating a better world where lives are saved, resources are optimized, and communities are empowered to thrive even in the face of adversity.

Drones for Public Safety

A new perspective to protect communities and save lives.

  • Enhanced Situational Awareness: Drones provide real-time aerial views, offering law enforcement, fire departments, and security agencies critical intelligence to make informed decisions during emergencies.

  • Crime Prevention and Investigation: UAS technology aids in monitoring high-risk areas, deterring criminal activities, and gathering evidence in ways that are safer and more efficient than traditional methods.

  • Hazard Assessment: Drones can safely survey dangerous environments, such as chemical spills or collapsed buildings, reducing risks to first responders.

Enabling Emergency Services

Swift, effective responses when it matters most.

  • Rapid Medical Deliveries: Drones can transport critical supplies like blood, vaccines, or medical equipment to remote or inaccessible areas, cutting delivery times drastically.

  • Firefighting Support: UAS equipped with thermal imaging cameras can detect hotspots and assist firefighters in containing wildfires, even in the most challenging terrains.

  • Aerial Ambulances: In the near future, drone technology could revolutionize emergency medical transport, delivering lifesaving care to those in need.

Revolutionizing Disaster Response

Empowering communities with agile, efficient solutions.

  • Search and Rescue Missions: Drones equipped with advanced sensors, such as infrared and thermal imaging, excel at locating individuals trapped in rubble, floods, or other hazardous conditions.

  • Damage Assessment: After a disaster, drones can survey affected areas quickly, providing high-resolution imagery and data to prioritize recovery efforts and allocate resources effectively.

  • Humanitarian Aid Delivery: UAS can bypass blocked roads and infrastructure to deliver essential supplies like food, water, and medicine to those in need.

Why Drones For Good®?

A Future Focused on Impact and Innovation

Drones and UAS represent the convergence of advanced technology and humanitarian needs. By increasing efficiency, improving safety, and delivering critical insights in challenging situations, drones are transforming the way we respond to emergencies and protect the public.

Join the Movement
With Drones For Good®, AIRT is committed to leveraging the full potential of drone technology to serve the public interest. Together, we can build safer, more resilient communities with solutions that are faster, smarter, and more effective than ever before.

Explore the Possibilities
Discover how drones and UAS are making a difference in public safety, emergency services, and disaster response. Let’s work together to harness technology for good.