This topic explores how autonomous and uncrewed systems are transforming emergency response, disaster management and public safety operations. From real-time monitoring and search and rescue to telemedicine and critical infrastructure protection, sessions will highlight technologies, policies and funding strategies that enhance resilience and enable safer, faster response in complex environments, with an emphasis on the use of drones for good.
Keywords: disaster management & response, emergency management, public safety & security, search and rescue, police and fire operations, telemedicine, trauma response, photogrammetry, thermography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), autonomous emergency response systems, situational awareness & real-time monitoring, remote and hazardous environment operations, logistics, medical and supply delivery, funding, grants & procurement, counterterrorism, border security, critical civil infrastructure protection and transportation security, crowd monitoring, event security
