During natural disasters, the effectiveness of disaster response depends heavily on the speed of action and the availability of accurate information. Slow response efforts can lead to severe consequences, including loss of lives, infrastructure damage, and public criticism, as seen with Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy—two of the costliest and most scrutinized disasters in U.S. history. Damaged roads often hinder rescue operations, leaving many affected areas accessible only by aircraft or drones. Among these options, drones have proven to be the most efficient, offering critical support in search and rescue, situational awareness, and rapid mapping in hard-to-reach locations.