Drones in Disaster Zones: How Advanced 3D Mapping Technology Can Help First Responders
Flying an uncrewed aircraft system (UAS, or drone) in indoor environments can be challenging due to lack of GPS coverage and the need to maneuver through tight spaces. Credit: R. Wilson/NIST
When first responders need to rescue people from an earthquake-ravaged home, they need real-time information. If law enforcement officers are looking for a shooter in a crowded building, they must learn everything they can about the scene.