Verizon Response Team drone piloting program takes off
29 Julio 2021 - 10:00AM
Verizon Frontline recently announced the launch of a
first-of-its-kind unmanned aerial system (UAS), or drone, training
program designed to enable members of the Verizon Response Team to
support first responders with missions ranging from risk or damage
assessment to search and rescue operations.
The program, designed by a Verizon response manager
and former U.S. Air Force air traffic controller, consists of 30
separate blocks of training focused on bringing someone with almost
no UAS experience to the point where they can deploy a professional
drone in support of active response efforts.
This VRT-specific curriculum goes beyond that
required by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly a drone
under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107). While the VRT program
builds on the foundational elements of the FAA’s requirements,
prior to being able to deploy their drones, VRT members must first
be FAA (Part 107) certified and obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate.
This certificate demonstrates an understanding of the regulations,
operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying
drones.
Currently, 15 out of the 18 members of the VRT have
obtained their remote pilot certificate. Nearly a third of the team
has completed the additional requirements necessary to be certified
through the VRT’s internal training program.
Following completion of the training, Verizon
response managers located throughout the country will be able to
deploy their drones to help meet the evolving needs of public
safety officials and assist in the capture and aggregation of data
to help first responders make safe and informed decisions as they
respond to events such as hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and
floods.
This VRT training program, developed with the
current needs of public safety professionals in mind, is a
continuation of Verizon Public Sector’s commitment to working
alongside our partners in public safety and government.
Verizon Frontline is the advanced network and
technology built for first responders – developed over nearly three
decades of partnership with public safety officials and agencies –
to meet their unique needs. From network priority and preemption
and a commitment to real interoperability, to developing and
delivering the most innovative product roadmap, Verizon Frontline
is built on America’s most reliable network1, and will be able to
harness the transformative power of 5G.
The VRT provides on-demand, emergency assistance
during crisis situations to government agencies, emergency
responders, nonprofits and communities on a 24/7/365 basis. VRT
members set up portable cell sites, WiFi hotspots, free charging
stations and other devices and solutions that enable communications
and/or boost network performance.
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metro RootScore® Reports: 2H 2013-1H 2021. Tested with best
commercially available smartphones on 3 national mobile networks
across all available network types. Your experiences may vary. The
RootMetrics award is not an endorsement of Verizon.Media
contact: Eric Durieeric.durie@verizon.com(516)
382-8219
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