Beyond providing eyes and ears on situations that are either impractical or too dangerous for direct human observation, ISR systems are using unmanned technology platforms to provide critical ad-hoc connectivity when existing infrastructure is compromised, says Kevin Thompson, director of public safety for TrellisWare, a provider of mobile ad-hoc networks solutions, in a podcast interview with BizTechReports.

Emergency management agencies (EMAs) have their hands full as the intensity, frequency, and volatility of natural and man-made disasters rise across the United States. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, the U.S. sustained 16 weather and climate disasters during 2020, resulting in damages researchers say exceeded $22 billion in that year alone.