DRONES FOR SAR (SEARCH AND RESCUE)

Drones are quickly becoming the most widely used tool for many industries. From Police and Fire Departments to farming collectives, drones have become essential to boosting safety and productivity.

Search and Rescue is among the industries heavily affected by the use of drones. Search times can be significantly reduced while limiting potential risk to the party being rescued as well as rescuers. There are many options and benefits to using drones for search and rescue:

THERMAL IMAGING

 As seen in the image to the left, thermal imaging is a major positive for search and rescue. Body heat naturally makes humans stand out from plant life, making them easy to spot very quickly.

Most thermal cameras also have the option to change the color palette for a wide variety of options to make sure you can see exactly what you’re looking for. “White Hot” as shown in the image is perfect for search and rescue as the subjects stand out vibrantly from the surrounding plant life.

 

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