Using advanced technology in digital aerial photography, laser imaging and analytics, cities are tackling a wide variety of problems. New York City firefighters are using drones to get better overhead views during fires. Meanwhile, the New York City Fire Department is taking to the air with a drone to help fight fires. Building inspectionIn Philadelphia, officials are using aerial lasers to spot buildings that need to be torn down. Looking at today’s aerial images, it’s getting easier to envision how cities might be different decades from now.

Source: Wall Street Journal April 17, 2017 02:11 UTC