InterDrone 2019

Clinical Research Methods for to Save Lives for Drone Applications: Its not about Usability its About Efficacy (Room Tropical)

04 Sep 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Emergency and SAR, Fire, Law Enforcement, Public Safety

RTI conducted an optimization study in 2018 to identify the best combination of aircraft and sensors to support low-light collision scene reconstruction (LLCSR) by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. This study is part of a series of projects by RTI to use state-of-the-science research methods to facilitate the integration of drones into the public safety and first responder mission. This presentation will demonstrate methods for testing the value of different drone applications using the results of the LLCSR optimization study and describe RTI methods for testing the feasibility, calibration, and efficacy of drones for public safety applications. Other case studies will include search-and-rescue, public health surveillance, and structure fire monitoring. The presentation will also discuss a new project launched by the US Department of Homeland Security to assist first responder organizations with addressing public perceptions and other barriers to their drone programs.