History was made at the Port of Miami by a fleet of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) consisting of aerial drones and miniature aerostats in a

SUMMARY: Drones are a valuable tool for firefighters and HAZMAT teams to use when responding to an incident. UAV video streams allow for fire commanders to quickly assess the scope of the incident from the air, effectively deploy resources, monitor incident operations, and capture footage for release to news and media outlets. PROBLEM: In early 2014, a large fire has broke out at the Stony Creek Quarry in Connecticut. A supply of ammonium nitrate - fuel oil (ANFO) -- the lar

SUMMARY: Drones are an essential tool for helping Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) response teams conduct a rapid aerial, and up-close assessment of incidents in which they respond to. UAV's can feed photos and videos back to subject matter experts located around the world to help assess dangers and risks associated with a HAZMAT response. PROBLEM: In spring 2016, a train derailment in Callaway, Minnesota had the region on edge. Potentially hazardous materials may pose significan

SUMMARY: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) represent a tremendous opportunity for small U.S. Coast Guard units without direct aviation assets to monitor potential environmental hazards such as fuel leaks from distressed vessels. PROBLEM: On Tuesday, August 30 the M/V Jane Delta, a 80-foot Azimut motor yacht docked in the 4900 block of Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, Florida began sinking in her mooring slip. Alarmed residents contacted Coast Guard Sector Miami which promptly dep