Florida Air Ops: How Aviation Crews Prepare for Hurricane Season

As hurricane season approaches, Florida’s aviation community is preparing for the next major disaster response. At the Florida Air Ops Fly-in, law enforcement, fire rescue, military, and federal aviation teams came together to strengthen coordination before the storms arrive. In this video, Vertical Plus looks at how helicopter crews, SAR teams, drone operators, and emergency managers are working to manage increasingly crowded disaster airspace during hurricanes, flooding, and large-scale rescue operations. Featuring insights from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Seminole County Sheriff’s Aviation Section, and more, this story explores the challenges of aerial search-and-rescue, hoist operations, interagency coordination, and drone congestion in modern disaster response. 🎥 Scott Kellerman Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell 🔔 to stay updated with our latest videos. Be the first to know about cutting-edge developments and important news in the rotorcraft world. 📢 Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / verticalmag   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verticalmag... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verticalmag?l... X:   / verticalmag   #hurricaneseason #helicopter #searchandrescue #disasterresponse #florida #aviation