Flying Lion and Iris Automation Partners Offer Drones as First Responder Program with Airspace Awareness
DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby
drone service provider Flying Lion Co., Ltd. Announced Formation of New Partnership with Innovator in Safety-Avionics Technology iris automation Enhance airspace awareness for Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs.Through partnerships, Iris Automation Cassia G. Ground-based detection and warning systems are added to Flying Lion’s suite of services.
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Flying Lion has logged over 22,000 DFR flights and works extensively with major law enforcement agencies to permit rapid emergency response and aerial assessments. Through the DFR program, Flying Lion has worked for agencies such as Chula Vista PD, Redondo Beach PD, Santa Monica PD, and Beverly Hills PD.
In compliance with FAA requirements, Flying Lion and these DFR programs used human remote pilot-in-command (RPCC) and visual observer (VO) to enable BVLOS operation, although this method is in progress. or not optimal for large DFR operations. The DFR program facilitates the immediate dispatch of drones in response to 911 calls to provide real-time aerial situational awareness before ground forces arrive, ensuring the safety of both communities and first responders. improve sexuality.
Cassia G will enable the next generation DFR program to establish a surveillance airspace for drone operations without the need for a human visual observer. A compact, low-power device that can be placed anywhere with a view of the sky, Casia G detects cooperating aircraft via ADS-B and non-cooperating aircraft via Iris computer vision and artificial intelligence software. detect. Upon detecting an aircraft, Casia G can alert Remote Pilot-In-Command (RPCC) or send an automatic collision warning to the unmanned aircraft system’s command software.
Flying Lion President and Founder Barry Brennan said: “His Casia G technology for BVLOS drone flight breaks new ground in public safety. Not only does it save time and resources, it enables first responders to better protect the communities they serve.” will do so.”
Deployment of multiple Casia G nodes covering the operational area will allow drones to survey entire municipalities. A DFR program manager can perform her BVLOS operations for multiple her UAS from multiple launch sites, resulting in faster response times. In addition, her regular BVLOS missions allow centralized control and operations of the UAS, as well as integration into 911 dispatch and real-time crime center operations. There are over 18,000 local police departments in the United States, of which only 200 have access to air assets. BVLOS’ drone operations will provide the remaining 17,800 departments with access to aviation assets within existing budgetary constraints.
John Damush, CEO of Iris Automation, said: “His new type of DFR program is a great example of that, and his excellent job of working with Flying Lion to deliver these solutions across law enforcement is an important step.”
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Ian attended Dominican University in California and graduated with a BA in English in 2019. With his lifelong passion for writing and storytelling and keen interest in technology, he now contributes to his DroneLife as a staff writer.
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