How drones may be a big help to first responders in the future
How drones may be a big help to first responders in the future  
Podcast: Federal Drive with Tom Temin
Published On: Tue Feb 18 2025
Description: A recent challenge sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology tasked drone designers with creating a system to help first responders map indoor environments. Whether it's a burning building or an active shooter scene, the potential of such technology could save a lot of lives. To find out more about the challenge, we welcome Terese Manley, Unmanned Aircraft System Portfolio Lead at NIST, she was also the Prize Manager for this particular challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices