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Gatlinburg, TN launches drone-as-first-responder program for police and fire

Three Skydio drones with thermal imaging

Gatlinburg, Tennessee launched the Gatlinburg Public Safety Aviation Program, which dispatches drones to emergency calls so police and firefighters get an aerial view before arriving. Three Skydio drones with thermal imaging fly from three launch sites in the city; on Oct. 29 a drone showed that a reported brush fire was actually a structure fire.

Public Safety Smart City Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)

Gatlinburg, TN

Municipality in Tennessee

United States

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Gatlinburg drone program gives first responders critical intel | News | themountainpress.com

GATLINBURG — The City of Gatlinburg is enhancing its emergency services to better protect its residents and visitors with the launch of the Gatlinburg Public Safety Aviation Program, an innovative

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