Search crews in areas like Hart Park are often limited by brush, currents, and what they can see from eye level. Drones are helping local responders search safer and faster with a view from above.
During the deadly search at Hart Park, a drone gave responders a live aerial view of the river and surrounding terrain. That bird’s-eye view helped search crews locate the victim in the water.
Kern County Fire says live video from above allows commanders to spot hazards, monitor large areas and quickly decide where to deploy crews. Officials say the technology is transforming how emergency scenes are managed…