We are going to see an explosion in the use of drones of all types and sizes. Their use will run the gamut from delivering packages (if Amazon gets approval) to uses for science, general government and yes, emergency management.
One such application is being made by USAA Insurance, see
USAA Eyes Drones to Fast-Track Insurance Claims. Insurance companies are like emergency managers when it comes to disasters. They need to have a rapid assessment of where damages have occurred and how extensive those damages might be.
What plans do you have to add a drone capability to your operation?
Eric Holdeman is a contributing writer for Emergency Management magazine and is the former director of the King County, Wash., Office of Emergency Management.
