The Las Vegas Review-Journal was one of several media outlets that visited Drone America to cover a visit by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval. Governor Brian Sandoval toured the Reno-based company, talking about potential applications with Drone America’s President and CEO Mike Richards.
“If someone was lost in freezing weather, local authorities could send one of these up to help aid the search which would be a big asset,” Sandoval said. Richards mentioned how drone technology can have a major impact on wildfire safety.
“During a wildfire, we could use a short wave infrared (SWIR) camera to look through the smoke and help aid trapped firefighters by telling them where to escape to,” Richards said.
