Please fill out this form if your organization would like to join the national drone response efforts led by Jamaica Flying Labs in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa: https://bit.ly/Jamaica-drone-response-melissa

In this special episode, we are joined by Dr. Valrie Grant, founder of Jamaica Flying Labs, and Mr. Philip Hippolyte, Senior Program Manager at the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT). In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, we discuss the traumatic on the ground realities, the importance of geospatial drone mapping, and the coordinated response efforts. We also take a look at the critical roles played by drones, community-sourced data, and collaborative global networks in disaster management. Tune in to learn about the innovative technologies and partnerships aiding in disaster response and how you too can contribute to the recovery efforts.

Jamaica Flying Labs

https://flyinglabs.org/jamaica

https://www.linkedin.com/company/jamaica-flying-labs/

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)

https://www.hotosm.org/

https://x.com/hotosm

https://www.facebook.com/hotosm

https://www.youtube.com/user/hotosm

https://github.com/hotosm

The Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast recommends the Pilot Institute - Part 107 Made Easy course for anyone looking to prepare to sit the part 107 exam and become a licensed commercial drone operator.
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