At today’s crane fire and collapse at 550 Tenth Avenue, the FDNY Command Tactical Unit operated drones to provide crucial real-time data that helped direct fire operations. At 7:35 this morning, the FDNY was called to respond to a fire on a crane more than 45 stories up. The top part of the crane and its load, 16 tons of concrete, fell to the ground, striking a nearby building. The CTU used their drones to assess any further dangers and structural deficiencies, much as they did at the Ann Street

Members of FDNY Robotics visited the Scholar Academy in Rockaway Beach to showcase how robots and drones are used to support the Fire Department’s mission and strengthen life safety initiatives. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

FDNY drone footage shows fire blowtorching from the shaft. Command tactical 1 and the newly established command tactical 2 employ a fleet of advanced drones that give the IC eyes in the sky to assist with operations. They respond on a variety of calls including fires like this, collapses, high angle rescues, and water rescues. Over the years they have proved to be an invaluable resource for the FDNY. | FDNY Response Videos