Editor’s NOTE

Welcome to the May 2023 edition of The Emergency Drone Responder Magazine. First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who took the time to send in messages of support and congratulations for our inaugural issue. We are thrilled to have readers in over 40 countries and sincerely appreciate your ongoing support.

In each edition, our goal is to provide articles that enhance your professional work, sharing valuable information, technology, and learning opportunities. I extend my thanks to the talented editorial contributors who have produced excellent articles for this edition. The magazine's core purpose is to facilitate knowledge sharing among public safety drone professionals, and based on the feedback and readership levels, we are successfully achieving that.

As part of our commitment to delivering the best possible magazine, I am delighted to announce that Lee Newman has joined our team as the Group Technical Director. Lee will lead the technical direction and content of the magazine, as well as future shared learning projects.

One of our most important announcements is the upcoming EDR Live event on June 6th and 7th, 2024, at the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-the-Marsh, UK. (See advert on page 55.) This two-day practical event offers hands-on opportunities to witness drones in action during public safety scenarios. Attendees can participate in flyand-try sessions, interact with suppliers, and experience live demonstrations by experts from the Police, Fire, and Search and Rescue sectors.

We will be sharing more information and announcements on social media in the coming weeks and months, so stay tuned for updates.

Please note that this event is not for profit; however, we must cover our costs. If you are a supplier interested in promoting your products or services to the Police, Fire, and Search and Rescue drone professionals at this unique event, please reach out to us for further discussion.

As always, I extend my sincere gratitude to our Partners, Sponsors, and advertisers, whose support makes this magazine and our future projects possible.

If you have any suggestions, would like to contribute an article, or wish to advertise and reach our unique audience, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Stay Safe, Paul Budgen.

Tel: + 44 (0) 1305 831 768

Email: pbudgen@edicogroup.net