Drones Have Saved 38 Lives in The Past Year, According to DJI

Drone technologies have greatly advanced in recent years for photographers and hobbyists alike but a recent report published by the DJI Policy and Legal Affairs Department showed just how far drone technology is evolving. According to DJI's research, drones have saved the lives of at least 38 people in a 42 week span stretching between March 2016 and February 2017. In total, 59 lives have been saved because of drones according to the DJI. Of the 59 people rescued, 20 were saved by civilians aiding a rescue team with their drones. According to another study done by the DJI, it takes a trained five-person rescue team two hours to find their target in a one kilometer area.