Episode 213: Wildlife Rescue: Drones Safeguarding Nature in Texas Parks with Matthew Bridgefarmer
How to avoid risking human lives: employ drones...
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Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
Welcome to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the Reveille Peak Ranch and by our friends at Granite Defense, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more.
In this episode:
- Drones in wildlife and emergency management
- Tackling remote area challenges with advanced technology
- Future possibilities for drones in environmental conservation
Hear from Matthew Bridgefarmer - the Lieutenant Game Warden for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Lieutenant Bridgefarmer discusses the role of drones in Texas Parks and Wildlife and their integration into various operations. He highlights the challenges of all-hazards response and the importance of connectivity in remote areas. Bridgefarmer also explores the use of drones in dangerous environments and their potential for scientific research and tracking of invasive species.
He also talks about advancements in drone technology and the future applications of drones in Texas Parks and Wildlife. And lastly, we conclude by discussing the unique applications of drones and the importance of collaboration in the industry.
So click play now to hear what he has to share! And stay tuned for the next Mini Series episode!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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