# CLARKE uses AI to assess drone images offline for faster disaster response

> Original title: Using AI to map disaster damage for faster rescue and recovery

- Source: Semafor · Technology
- Published: 2026-10-28T09:00:06.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/lheoyc99lzfosvpcf8fu7v4f3
- Original: https://www.semafor.com/article/10/26/2026/using-ai-to-map-disaster-damage-for-faster-rescue-and-recovery

## Summary

Texas A&M University's CLARKE system analyzes drone images without an internet connection and sends compact damage reports to emergency responders instead of large image files. Researchers estimate it could help emergency managers make decisions about a day earlier. Manzini says CLARKE can assess 2,000 homes in seven minutes, and it is now part of Florida's disaster drone team FL-UAS1 standard operating procedure.