Drones in Action End User Stories: The Environment Agency (EA) employs a 24/7 drone response service, providing live-streamed footage within six hours of an incident to support flood monitoring and emergency response.

With the increasing impact of flooding in the UK, real-time data is essential for decision-making.

By using drones, the EA has improved emergency management, enhanced flood defence planning, and contributed to an estimated £4.6 billion in averted damages.

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