The Red Cross Wants to Deploy Drones in Disaster Zones

The American Red Cross is taking a close look at adding drones to its disaster relief efforts. The humanitarian organization, along with drone services start-up Measure, released a study Tuesday detailing the ways drones can help first responders improve operations at the scene of a disaster. The report was complete with policy recommendations, case studies of drones working in disaster zones and a survey of emerging software and technology in the industry. The report’s takeaway was positive: With an appropriate framework, drones can help companies and governments expedite disaster relief efforts. “This study puts us all in a much better position to at least think critically about this technology and how we might want to leverage it,” Red Cross’ Richard Reed told the Washington Post. “The application and use for this in the disaster environment, I would say is pretty new. There’s lots of opportunities, there’s lots of questions that ...