Genk (Brussels Morning) – Police in Genk and Bree use drones for events and traffic monitoring. Fire brigade and companies use drones for tasks like window cleaning and cargo transport.
In the Police Carma area which covers Genk and Bree they have been utilizing drones for a while now. These drones are particularly active during significant events like football matches. Chief Inspector Bart Ramaekers highlighted the benefits of using drones stating, “With a drone in the air, we can effectively monitor the entire area. This allows us to observe people’s movements and simultaneously keep an eye on our supporters who may be at risk.” The use of drones provides the police with a comprehensive view of the surroundings, enhancing security measures during such events.
How are Drones Revolutionizing Safety Measures in Genk and Bree?
The cops in the Genk and Bree area are using drones not just at events but also for keeping an eye on traffic. Chief Inspector Bart Ramaekers mentioned “During big events when lots of people are moving around things can get messy. But with drones up there we can make sure everything stays in order.”They’ve started using drones to document traffic accidents too. Ramaekers explained “When we get to serious accidents where lives are at risk drones take super accurate photos way better than our old methods. This way, the room for error is almost zero now.”
This device has the capability to transport a payload of 40 kilograms making it suitable for various tasks including the installation of solar panels. Jonas De Vos from BriskSky highlighted this feature of the device.
The fire brigade now has this cool drone that sprays water and can go into tight spots to help out the firefighters and cops. Some companies are using similar drones for stuff like cleaning windows. There’s also another drone that can carry 40 kilos and help with things like putting up solar panels. Once it’s charged up it can fly 16 kilometers but they need to change the rules first. This drone might also be used for delivering packages according to Jonas De Vos.
