“…Imagine a category five hurricane wreaked havoc in NJ. Before emergency responders are dispatched, a fleet of unmanned aircraft is deployed to gather intelligence, providing real-time mapping and imagery of damaged areas, evacuation routes, utility lines and even people in distress. This scenario was simulated today at the Thunder Room, a state-of-the-art conference facility at the National Aviation Research and Technology Park (NARTP), one of the sponsoring agencies for the drill, along with Cape May County and the Smart Airport Aviation Partnership (SAAP). The drill was managed by American Aerospace Technologies, Inc (AATI), and many partners and participants.“Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are a post-disaster force multiplier,” said David Yoel, AATI CEO. “In the aftermath of a disaster, UAS can provide critical information to first responders, accelerating response while increasing safety and effectiveness…”