We Operate Aerial Emergency Services
We are operators of an aerial platform that provides ancillary services to public service agencies in times of emergencies and disasters. We provide public service agencies a versatile and responsive “eyes in the skies” We are often a more beneficial platform than fixed wing and rotary aircraft.
Some Benefits Include:
- We are faster to deploy
- We are more flexible in use
- we can access areas others cannot
- We are less expensive to deploy
- We are often more integrated as mission team members
What do We Do?
Operating either as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Certified Remote Pilots or under a Certificate of Authorization/ Waiver (COA) we offer three basic services;
- Search and Rescue – Search and Rescue is Search and rescue (SAR) is a subset of public safety operations and involves activities revolving around finding missing people. Drones equipped with loudspeakers can broadcast messages to those lost. In addition, Drones equipped with sophisticated cameras (sensors) can locate the missing and the pilot can direct the ground teams to the lost.
- Damage Assessment – Drones using cameras and mapping software can photograph and record areas of damage much safer than sending human personnel into these areas.
- Aerial Observation – Drones can photograph and inspect infrastructure such as electric transmission towers without posing the danger typically presented to human crews.
- We are certified Wilderness First Responders. We can offer medical assistance pen ding the arrival of Emergency Medical Providers (EMT) or other more advanced medical assistance.
- We are currently in training as an EMT. We can provide life saving medical treatment.
Drones are tools of the future and invaluable Public Safety Assets
Amateur Radio (HAM)
We are an active part of the Amateur Radio (HAM) network in Puerto Rico. We hold a license with the Federal Communications Commission at the Technician Level. Our call sign is KA3PNP. We are rebuilding our “HAM Shack” now that we have completed the relocation to the island.
We are an active member of the National Association of Amatuer Radio (ARRL) and a member of the Puerto Rico Section.
We are a member of the Amatuer Radio Emergency Services in Puerto Rico. The Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with their local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes.
We Are Storm Spotters
We are certified members of the Puerto Rico, National Weather Service, Skywarn Team, commonly referred to as “Storm Spotters.” We serve as the eyes on the ground for the National Weather Service. Using our Amateur Radio Equipment we report on weather systems, weather related damage, and serious concerns related to weather. We are trained to report and we are committed to serving our community when serious weather strikes.
We offer our services without distinction of race, color, religion, cultural heritage, age, sex, physical or mental handicap, political affiliation, sexual orientation or other socioeconomic considerations.
