"Exploring new technologies and innovations, like drones, is one way that the American Red Cross can effectively prepare and respond to disasters around the world. The Drone Do Tank will allow us to collaborate with other humanitarian partners and understand the potential for emerging technologies.” Matthew Gibb, GIS Analyst: International Services Division, American Red Cross

"This project reinforced for me the importance of being flexible and able to innovate during disasters…and in order to do that, we need access to the right people with the right expertise, and it’s clear the Field Innovation Team is able to deliver that. I wouldn’t hesitate to call FIT again should our community suffer another disaster."Carly Benson, Director of Emergency Management- Town of High River, AB, Canada

"We are thrilled to participate in the Drone Do Tank, recognizing the opportunity for us to engage with drone developers and operators in ensuring the principled application of game-changing technologies in response to humanitarian crises around the world. Participating in this event supports the mission of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to mobilize and coordinate effective humanitarian action with a broad range of partners." Andrew Billo, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) | Policy Analysis and Innovation Section

I cannot begin to thank FIT for working with our agency, and for seeing the importance of working with all youth to impact future change. They understood our needs, and what our goal and mission is at ST. PJ’s Children’s Home, and I am grateful. The impact that FIT has made, is and will be exponential to not only our kids, but also our staff.Jewel Perez, Recreation Specialist, St. PJ’s Children’s Home – International Children Program

”The [FIT Innovate Earthquakes Summit] is the TED.com  of emergency management ... Thank you @FITreadytogo”@JodiTraversaro, Coastal Regional Administrator – California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

...the drone “protects first responders because we don’t have to go into dangerous spots just to find out what’s there.” - referring to FIT’s collaborative efforts to produce interactive 3D computer scans and 3D printed models of the Oso mudslide.Norman Skjelbreia, Disaster Specialist and Engineer with Oso Incident Command