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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 31 MIN

Coordinated Response: The Role of Drones in Hurricane Melissa's Aftermath

from Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast · host Alan Gabriel

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-melissaIn 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 Labshttps://flyinglabs.org/jamaicahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/jamaica-flying-labs/Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)https://www.hotosm.org/https://x.com/hotosmhttps://www.facebook.com/hotosmhttps://www.youtube.com/user/hotosmhttps://github.com/hotosmThe 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.Website: https://pilotsofthecaribbeanpod.comEmail: [email protected] our links: https://linktr.ee/pilotsofthecaribbeanpod* Affiliate disclaimer: some of the above links maybe affiliate links, which may generate a sales commission.*

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 th...

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