Bella Wings Aviation Chief Executive Officer Charlie Hermosa demonstrates drone capabilities to fire department officials.
Bella Wings Aviation team members and fire department officials pose for a photo while holding drones.
THE Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services is looking into purchasing drones as part of its emergency response.
“It’s still in the planning and development stages, but we are definitely looking into purchasing and working with Bella Wings Aviation on getting drones for the department,” DFEMS public information officer Robert Mojica said.
“They came last month and showed us a demonstration of what they are capable of and what they can offer with drones that have night vision, thermal imaging, [artificial intelligence], and a hook release system if we need to carry an item out to an injured person or distressed swimmer,” Mojica added.
“Implementing an effective drone as a first responder will enhance situational awareness which improves decision-making both on scene and before [the responders’] arrival,” Bella Wings Aviation Chief Executive Officer Charlie Hermosa said.
“Taking the initial steps to train and implement drone operations within the CNMI will be huge and will have an impact on saving lives,” he added.
“Our vision is to create a network that will provide innovative and cost-effective solutions throughout all industries. We believe that everyone should have access to beneficial services in order to create an efficient, innovative and vibrant living environment,” Hermosa said.
Bella Wings Aviation or BWA is a full-service drone company involved in drone manufacturing, intelligence surveillance & reconnaissance, search/rescue, construction and entertainment.
In August, BWA opened the first drone lab facility on Guam.
According to BWA consultant Jacque Villagomez, they are also collaborating with the Northern Marianas Technical Institute.
“We are…working on grant funding opportunities [and we also] hope to work closely with the incoming administration,” Villagomez added.
For her part, NMTI CEO Jodina Attao said, “As the CNMI’s sole trade school, we are doing our due diligence in exploring opportunities to advance trades and technical curricular activities that are available nearby. Technological advancements alongside education and training will give students a competitive advantage as we work toward restoring our economy and developing our workforce.”
