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Drone Handbook

Provided by Government Technology Magazine.

Quoting from the lead-in to the Handbook:

"Drones are changing how state and local governments serve the public in big ways and small. While drones have gained an early foothold in public safety, enterprising government agencies and departments are exploring their use in other areas, from transportation and public works to planning and environmental services. Regardless of use case, drones have the potential to help government agencies complete vital public tasks more efficiently and safely by providing insights and information that weren’t previously available. Download this guide to learn best practices to consider as you evaluate how drones could help meet the needs of your community."

You can download the Drone Handbook at the linked site. 

For examples of what I've been involved with on drones, see our Center for Regional Disaster (CRDR) project page on drones. Information is there on both our 2017 and the current 2019 projects.

Eric Holdeman is a contributing writer for Emergency Management magazine and is the former director of the King County, Wash., Office of Emergency Management.