DAVAO’S EYE IN THE SKY – Photo shows the drone that is equipped with a powerful and high-definition camera, which will soon watch Davao City from the sky – especially during the conduct of disaster response, and emergency situations. (Alexander D. Lopez)
The Philippine Army (PA) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) provided the Task Force Davao (TF-Davao) with an aerial drone that will be utilized for anti-terrorism, disaster, and emergency response operations within the city.
TF-Davao Commander Colonel Macairog Alberto said the aerial drone will be used to step up the security measures for this city, and not to spy the rebel groups, as other sectors earlier speculated.
Alberto added that the aerial drone will also aid the TF-Davao in its humanitarian functions, especially during disasters and other emergency operations.
“The aerial drone is not made from the USA (United States of America) but was acquired from other sources. The US is not the only country involved in operating drones,” Alberto pointed out.
He also confirmed that City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is aware of the drone that was provided to them by the Army.
Meanwhile, Central 911 Chief Emmanuel Jaldon also said that the aerial drone will be vital during assessment of situations and emergency response.
He said the Central 911 needs the topographic assessment of areas in disaster that can be provided by the aerial drone.
The assessment of the Isla Verde area that was gutted down during the worst fire that hit this city was an example on how effective the aerial drone, Jaldon stressed.
He added that the Public Security and Safety Command Center had already recommended to the office of Mayor Duterte the procurement of a drone.
http://www.mb.com.ph/aerial-drone-to-keep-an-eye-on-davao-city/
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