Advanced Technologies Empowering Drones in Emergency Response

Drones have proven their worth in meeting emergency situations, thanks to the modern technologies equipped within them. Let’s now explore the prominent technologies and their benefits:

1. Camera: One of the most crucial technologies installed in these drones is the camera, typically of the FPV (First Person View) type. Positioned at the front of the aircraft, it transmits live images to the pilot’s goggles or screen directly. By collecting data and images, emergency personnel can better prepare their responses and intervene quickly in incidents.
2. Thermal Imaging: This technology aids rescue workers in quickly locating missing persons, assisting in searches in hard-to-reach areas such as peaks and damaged buildings. Drones equipped with multi-spectrum sensors are essential in search and rescue missions due to their ability to detect body heat.
3. Obstacle Detection and Collision Avoidance: Drones are equipped with collision avoidance systems for safety purposes. These systems consist of sensors to detect obstacles, such as visual sensors, ultrasonic sensors, infrared sensors, and monocular vision sensors, which convert data into three-dimensional maps, allowing the flight control unit to detect and avoid obstacles.
4. Weather Prediction: Drones have specialized sensors for weather forecasting, capable of recording wind speed, humidity, and providing accurate weather and climate forecasts.
5. Artificial Intelligence: Drones can provide accurate real-time data through the integration of artificial intelligence technology with their systems, enabling the estimation of situations and faster decision-making.
6. Location Tracking: Drones can now accurately pinpoint locations thanks to their reliance on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), allowing them to locate individuals and incidents and relay them to responders.
7. Return to Home: A starting point for the drone can be set, from which it takes off. In case of signal loss between the drone and the remote control system or low battery level, the drone will automatically return to the predetermined starting point.