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Tech Report: How drones can save lives

Posted at 10:12 AM, Jun 01, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-01 10:12:07-04

A lot of news about drones is negative: Close calls with planes, people, or buildings, invasion of privacy, attempts at regulation.

There's a drone maker that hopes their technology is used for good, especially in emergency situations. DJI currently builds drones for making aerial video, but their thermal imaging camera can provide first responders with an eye in the sky and new ways to search for victims.

(Check out DJI's Zenmuse XT Thermal Camera and Gimbal Powered by FLIR. Also, see how DJI's drones have been put to use in emergency situations.)