Emergency response and damage assessment
The deployment of the DJI Mavic 3T by Vista and Drone LLC was instrumental in emergency response efforts during the 2024 hurricane season.
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Objective
Provide fast and efficient aerial assessments for emergency management, infrastructure inspection, and disaster response, ensuring compliance with established safety standards and regulations.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety
FAA Part 107 Regulation
All operations were conducted under FAA Part 107 regulations.Certified pilot with over 75 flight hours specializing in DJI Enterprise drones.
Operational protocols including airspace authorizations and permits for night flights when required.
Waiver and COA Management
- Mission planning through waiver and COA applications to operate in restricted airspace.
- Coordination with local authorities and emergency response teams to obtain necessary permits.
- Strict compliance with Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) imposed during and after hurricanes.
Safety Protocols
- Pre-flight risk assessments to analyze environmental conditions, potential hazards, and air traffic.
- Use of Remote ID technology to ensure situational awareness and prevent conflicts with manned aircraft.
- Emergency landing procedures and real-time monitoring of drone battery status and telemetry.
Execution and Results
Advanced Imaging Capabilities
Thermal Imaging: Identification of electrical line failures, heat points, and water leaks in affected structures.
Angular and Ultra-Zoom Imaging: High-resolution damage assessments from a safe distance, reducing personnel risks.
Mapping and Data Analysis: Processing of aerial information for infrastructure assessments and restoration planning.
Collaboration with Airborne and Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Support in post-hurricane damage assessments, accelerating power restoration efforts.
Delivery of thermal and high-resolution images for inspections of energy infrastructure.
Enhanced situational awareness for ground teams, reducing response times and improving operational safety.
