By Derek Rosenfeld
The second day of FDIC International 2018 commenced with another series of pre-conference workshops designed to bring attention to some of the most innovative aspects of the fire service. Among those innovations is the increasing use of drone technology, as highlighted by Skyfire Consulting CEO Matt Sloane in his well-attended workshop “Starting a Drone Program for Your Department.”
“我现在一直在向消防队员和其他第一个响应者教授UAV [无人驾驶飞行器]四年来，”Sloane说。“我第一次开始是因为我意识到机构从业余爱好商店和大盒式零售店购买飞机，并没有获得适当的培训如何安全地和在规定内部运营。”
在这个细分市场中，Sloane概述了确保适当的无人机培训提供商，需要授权证书（COA），培训将需要的培训以及与起火家无人机程序有关的其他主题：
Sloane continued, “I think the most important thing about starting a drone program for your agency is doing it the proper way—get the best training you can find, buy the best equipment for the job, and make sure you’re operating within the regulations. If you have budget constraints, understand what is possible within your agency’s budget.”
在这个细分市场中，Sloane谈论在尝试启动消防部门寄生虫计划时创建和提交公共声明信的重要性：
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“UAVs are one of the biggest advances in the fire service since thermal imaging cameras. This new technology helps responders do their jobs more easily, more safely, and more effectively. Drones provide perspective on scenes that responders and incident commanders can’t typically get.”
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“I think I’d like people to understand that having a drone doesn’t necessarily mean having a drone program. It’s important to put policies and procedures around it, get good training, and ensure you’re following the rules. That’s the only way to ensure your program will be successful for many years down the line.”
In this segment, Sloane discusses airspace classifications as it pertains to flight altitude and airports:
Sloane concluded, “This will be my fourth FDIC, and I’m looking forward to seeing so many friends I’ve made in this industry over those years. We’ve helped start over 100 drone programs, and most of our clients have become friends we talk to on a regular basis about their drones and their lives outside of work.”
