by Kevin Rolfe (Author), Jonathan Rupprecht (Author), Gus Calderon (Author)
Civilian drones are coming of age. Years of development in the recreational sector have allowed manufacturers to significantly improve the reliability, capability and Drone Integration Into Emergency Management: Program Development for Emergency Response under NIMS-ICS was written with the goal of providing organizations with specific information about drone program development and integration into all five mission areas of emergency management. This publication is the second in a series of books designed to assist organizations and emergency responders in utilizing drone technology safely and efficiently. Topics include the following: - Legal and regulatory compliance - Drone program requirements - Drone selection and acquisition - Aerial mapping and sensors - Training and personnel - Flight operations and maintenance - Emergency response procedures - Reporting and documentation