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Rapid Damage Assessment using Drone Docks in the City of Asheville

When a disaster strikes, time is critical. Emergency responders must act fast to assess damage, deploy resources, and ensure public safety. But what if they could have instant aerial insights to make informed decisions in real time?

In this exclusive webinar, we’ll explore how the City of Asheville leveraged docked drones for rapid damage assessment during Hurricane Helene. With insights from Rhys Andersen, CEO of Ovrwatch, we’ll uncover how autonomous drone fleets powered by FlytBase are reshaping disaster response strategies.

Mar 28, 2025

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The City of Asheville faced a major challenge when Hurricane Helene made landfall, causing widespread damage and disruptions. Traditional assessment methods were slow and resource-intensive, delaying crucial relief efforts. To tackle this, Ovrwatch partnered with Asheville PD to deploy autonomous docked drones that provided instant aerial views, enabling first responders to assess damage and prioritize rescue operations.

This initiative set a new benchmark in disaster response, proving how autonomous drones can revolutionize emergency management. Join us to hear firsthand from the experts who made it happen. 

In this webinar, we’ll explore:

  • A step-by-step breakdown of how docked drones integrate into emergency workflows.
  • Lessons learned from Hurricane Helene and how other cities can adopt similar strategies.
  • The future of autonomous drones in disaster management, public safety, and beyond.

Rhys Andersen

CEO, OvrWatch

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The City of Asheville faced a major challenge when Hurricane Helene made landfall, causing widespread damage and disruptions. Traditional assessment methods were slow and resource-intensive, delaying crucial relief efforts. To tackle this, Ovrwatch partnered with Asheville PD to deploy autonomous docked drones that provided instant aerial views, enabling first responders to assess damage and prioritize rescue operations.

This initiative set a new benchmark in disaster response, proving how autonomous drones can revolutionize emergency management. Join us to hear firsthand from the experts who made it happen. 

In this webinar, we’ll explore:

  • A step-by-step breakdown of how docked drones integrate into emergency workflows.
  • Lessons learned from Hurricane Helene and how other cities can adopt similar strategies.
  • The future of autonomous drones in disaster management, public safety, and beyond.

Rhys Andersen

CEO, OvrWatch

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Context

The City of Asheville faced a major challenge when Hurricane Helene made landfall, causing widespread damage and disruptions. Traditional assessment methods were slow and resource-intensive, delaying crucial relief efforts. To tackle this, Ovrwatch partnered with Asheville PD to deploy autonomous docked drones that provided instant aerial views, enabling first responders to assess damage and prioritize rescue operations.

This initiative set a new benchmark in disaster response, proving how autonomous drones can revolutionize emergency management. Join us to hear firsthand from the experts who made it happen. 

In this webinar, we’ll explore:

  • A step-by-step breakdown of how docked drones integrate into emergency workflows.
  • Lessons learned from Hurricane Helene and how other cities can adopt similar strategies.
  • The future of autonomous drones in disaster management, public safety, and beyond.

Rhys Andersen

CEO, OvrWatch

What to expect?

The City of Asheville faced a major challenge when Hurricane Helene made landfall, causing widespread damage and disruptions. Traditional assessment methods were slow and resource-intensive, delaying crucial relief efforts. To tackle this, Ovrwatch partnered with Asheville PD to deploy autonomous docked drones that provided instant aerial views, enabling first responders to assess damage and prioritize rescue operations.

This initiative set a new benchmark in disaster response, proving how autonomous drones can revolutionize emergency management. Join us to hear firsthand from the experts who made it happen. 

In this webinar, we’ll explore:

  • A step-by-step breakdown of how docked drones integrate into emergency workflows.
  • Lessons learned from Hurricane Helene and how other cities can adopt similar strategies.
  • The future of autonomous drones in disaster management, public safety, and beyond.

Rhys Andersen

CEO, OvrWatch

What to expect?

The City of Asheville faced a major challenge when Hurricane Helene made landfall, causing widespread damage and disruptions. Traditional assessment methods were slow and resource-intensive, delaying crucial relief efforts. To tackle this, Ovrwatch partnered with Asheville PD to deploy autonomous docked drones that provided instant aerial views, enabling first responders to assess damage and prioritize rescue operations.

This initiative set a new benchmark in disaster response, proving how autonomous drones can revolutionize emergency management. Join us to hear firsthand from the experts who made it happen. 

In this webinar, we’ll explore:

  • A step-by-step breakdown of how docked drones integrate into emergency workflows.
  • Lessons learned from Hurricane Helene and how other cities can adopt similar strategies.
  • The future of autonomous drones in disaster management, public safety, and beyond.

Rhys Andersen

CEO, OvrWatch

Context

The City of Asheville faced a major challenge when Hurricane Helene made landfall, causing widespread damage and disruptions. Traditional assessment methods were slow and resource-intensive, delaying crucial relief efforts. To tackle this, Ovrwatch partnered with Asheville PD to deploy autonomous docked drones that provided instant aerial views, enabling first responders to assess damage and prioritize rescue operations.

This initiative set a new benchmark in disaster response, proving how autonomous drones can revolutionize emergency management. Join us to hear firsthand from the experts who made it happen. 

In this webinar, we’ll explore:

  • A step-by-step breakdown of how docked drones integrate into emergency workflows.
  • Lessons learned from Hurricane Helene and how other cities can adopt similar strategies.
  • The future of autonomous drones in disaster management, public safety, and beyond.

Rhys Andersen

CEO, OvrWatch