Search and Rescue Payload manufacturers and suppliers of unmanned search and rescue technology and devices for drones, UAV and UAS including cameras, IMSI catchers and optical radar
Overview
Search and Rescue Payloads for Drones & UAV
By
Mike Ball Last updated: August 8th, 2024
Drones used by search and rescue (SAR) teams may be equipped with a wide range of payloads that may help them to locate missing persons and victims of disasters, as well as to maximize safety and comfort once people are found.
RGB & Thermal Cameras for Search & Rescue Drones
TrakkaBeam TLXc Searchlight & EO/IR Camera Payload by Trakka Systems
Search and rescue payloads may include visual and thermal cameras that enable drones to scan their surroundings for signs of life. Drone SAR camera payloads may combine both of these into an EO/IR gimbal that enables detection both during the day and at night, as well as in challenging conditions such as fog, haze, smoke and heavy vegetation.
SAR camera payloads may be able to capture both still images and high-definition video footage, which the drone can then stream to a pilot in the vicinity or a remote command center.
IMSI Catchers & Mobile Phone Detectors for SAR Drone Teams
IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) catchers are payloads that allow SAR drones to locate cellular phones and mobile devices via numbers that are unique to each device. They may be able to pinpoint the location of the device down to accuracies of a few meters, and may also provide additional functionality such as the ability to send SMS messages.
Spotlights for SAR UAVs
Automoving Drone Light Payload by Tundra Drone
Drone searchlights allow SAR UAVs to illuminate search areas and enhance visibility at night and under low lighting conditions. These lighting solutions may be able to automatically follow the direction of the drone camera in order to provide optimal illumination. They may also be equipped with interchangeable filters to allow enhanced visibility under different conditions.
Cargo Payloads for SAR Drones
SAR drones may also be equipped with the ability to carry and drop a range of different items that could be essential during search and rescue scenarios. These include food and water, medical supplies, radios, and lifejackets and life rafts.
Revector’s new 4-Channel Portable Covert Unit 2.0 delivers cutting-edge performance, rugged design, and enhanced flexibility for covert operations, security, defense, and search-and-rescue missions
CENTUM's solutions are being leveraged by Helisul to enhance applications such as search and rescue, emergency communications, border surveillance, and law enforcement
CENTUM has released data from search and rescue missions that have used Lifeseeker, the company’s airborne phone location system that provides fast and accurate geolocation
DJI has launched the Zenmuse H30 Series, which includes the H30T and H30 aerial payloads to provide infrared imaging, day & night image capture and improved vision quality
SwissDrones’ latest funding round enables the delivery of its integrated solution combining long-range unmanned helicopters, flight operations and large-scale data analytics for public safety
Revector discusses the factors at play in the operational costs of search and rescue missions, and posits IMSI technology used on UAVs as a potential method of reducing these costs
Smith Myers, which produces a suite of SAR systems that provide new and mission critical capabilities to first responders around the world, has received the King’s Award for Enterprise
Revector has released an article outlining the misunderstandings and myths about IMSI catchers which use software-defined radio, filters, amplifiers, and more to replicate a mobile base station
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