UAS have become an essential tool in disaster planning and emergency response, providing real-time intelligence and enhancing coordination across agencies. This panel will explore how organizations are integrating drones into all phases of disaster management—from pre-incident planning and risk assessment to active response and recovery operations.

Panelists will share practical insights on building UAS capabilities for disaster scenarios, including mission planning, airspace coordination, data sharing, and interagency collaboration. Discussion will also address lessons learned from real-world deployments during hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other large-scale incidents. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to develop scalable, resilient UAS programs that improve situational awareness, accelerate decision-making, and ultimately save lives.