Government agencies are embracing emergency services and alert apps
During an emergency or crisis, fear and panic quickly become the norm for most people. The unpredictability of these situations can make them even more frightening; one never knows what to expect or how bad it is going to get. Even those who strive to remain calm in chaotic events can find themselves overwhelmed by […]
Drones Are Being Deployed to Stop Shark Attacks in Australia
In a previous segment of Dogtown Media News, we discussed how drone development has been indispensable in a variety of situations; natural disasters, protecting wildlife, and preserving the environment are just a few. Now Australian authorities have added another one to the list — preventing shark attacks. A Better Perspective Drones are being deployed at numerous […]
How Drones Help During Emergencies and Natural Disasters
Image Source: Unsplash While the idea of drones delivering your laundry or Amazon order sounds great, it’s way more astounding that drones are already being used to save human lives and the environment. Like some of the Internet of Things (IoT) mobile apps that control them, drones are a technology with potential far beyond what we’ve seen so […]
MIT to the Rescue with the New Jungle Hawk Owl Drone
It should be no surprise that MIT — you know, that school that’s basically synonymous with innovation — is doing amazing work with drones. Boston IoT app developers may already be aware of the autonomous, AI-assisted camera drones being tested by researchers at the school’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Now the brilliant engineers […]
Startup Leverages Mobile App Tech to Save Lives
The best mobile apps solve problems and simplify life for their users. Unfortunately, not all iPhone app developers live up to their potential, and sometimes it seems like the headlines are dominated by news about Angry Birds or the Kim Kardashian emoji app. That’s why stories like the founding of FastEvac come like a breath […]