Drones for Search & Rescue
At least 750 people around the world have been rescued as a direct result of drone technology, according to official stats from DJI.
Drones have directly contributed to the rescue of at least 750 people globally, showcasing their crucial role in search and rescue operations. They offer efficient coverage of large areas, access to challenging terrains, and are quick and cost-effective to deploy.
With capabilities such as low-altitude flights, thermal and zoom cameras, and integration of loudspeakers and spotlights, drones enhance mission versatility and effectiveness.
Additionally, drone-collected data can be utilised to create detailed 2D maps and 3D models, providing essential situational awareness for rescuers.
How Drones Benefit Search & Rescue Operations
Quicken Your Response Times With Drones
Efficiently Search Large Areas
Deploy thermal drones across vast terrains to assist in finding missing persons, cover a larger surface area than on foot with more precision than a helicopter.
Thermal & Zoom Cameras
Utilise thermal imaging to detect missing persons much quicker, and the zoom camera to ensure you don't miss any details from above.
Quick & Cost-effctive Deployment
Deploy your Search & Rescue drone at the click of a button to efficiently search the area quicker than on foot, and more budget-friendly than a helicopter without sacraficing quality.
Use with Loudspeakers & Flashlights
Boost your message further, and help attract attention in dark & remote surrounding by adding a loudspeaker and flashlight payload to your drone.
Fly High or Low
With a drone you can fly high, or low, giving you more adaptablility to the environment you're in, so you can complete your rescue mission in any conditions.
2D & 3D Maps
Drone data can be used to build 2D maps and 3D models for vital situational awareness, simply upload your flight data to DJI Terra to create interactive models you can use to better research the area.
Our Partners & Clients
heliguy™ has a long history of assiting the Emergency Services
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Drones & Payloads for Search & Rescue Missions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best drones for the Emergency Services?
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Do attendees need to be qualified drone pilots to attend the heliguy™ drone surveying course?
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