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The benefits of firefighters using drones

 

The London Fire Brigade has realised the benefits of using drones, allowing a more efficient method of saving lives.

According to the London Fire Brigade website, there are two types of drones at their disposal. One is the DJI Matrice 210 and the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual.

So what are the benefits we hear you ask? Well, using these particular drones that fly up to 400ft above ground and can fly as fast as 51mph in an emergency.

They can allow Firefighters to see very clear imagery from the two cameras on each Drone and also has the capabilities to act as ‘a loudspeaker to give instruction or reassurance.’

In many situations, an area within a burning building can be dark and hard to see, meaning there is always a possibility that the human eye can potentially miss something. But these drones can shine a ‘bright spotlight in dark or low light conditions.’

The thermal imaging camera can detect heat sources, such as humans or animals or in fact, it can be used to check the temperature of cylinders that are ‘at risk of exploding.’

Does the experience of  a drone pilot differ for use in emergencies?

In a bid to operate the drones, a pilot needs to have completed a week long training course and another training course is required for night flying.

Each drone is operated by at least minimum of two people, one who flies the drone and one person who operates the camera.

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