Search and Rescue Payloads for Drones & UAV

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

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

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.

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TrakkaBeam TLXc

Combined high-intensity searchlight & EO/IR camera system

Combined high-intensity searchlight & EO/IR camera system
The TrakkaBeam TL-Xc is a powerful UAV searchlight that incorporates LWIR and EO cameras to provide ...
PTS-80AD EO/IR Payload

UAV EO/IR gimbal with 20x optical zoom & 60km laser rangefinder

UAV EO/IR gimbal with 20x optical zoom & 60km laser rangefinder
The PTS-80AD is a UAV EO/IR gimbal incorporating a 20x optical zoom visible sensor and NIR, SWIR and...
INYYO Q355 EO/IR Payload

UAV EO/IR gimbal with 30x optical zoom & AI-powered target tracking

UAV EO/IR gimbal with 30x optical zoom & AI-powered target tracking
The INYYO Q355 is an advanced UAV gimbal incorporating a Sony Starlight telephoto camera, a thermal ...
EVIDIR® Alpha LWIR Camera Module

Low-swap infrared camera package with thermographic ability

Low-swap infrared camera package with thermographic ability
Optimized size weight and power with outstanding thermal imaging quality. The new family of EVIDIR®...
Vio EO/IR Payload

Lightweight visible & thermal imaging payload with laser rangefinder

Lightweight visible & thermal imaging payload with laser rangefinder
The Gremsy Vio is a visible and thermal imaging payload weighing just 854 grams and providing plug-a...
Ventus Compact MK2

19-275mm MWIR camera designed for integration into space-constrained UAV/UAS

19-275mm MWIR camera designed for integration into space-constrained UAV/UAS
Ventus Compact is a cooled mid-wave infrared camera that combines the functionality and quality of o...
Velox EOIR Payload

Miniature gyro-stabilized EO/IR payload for visible and thermal imaging & aerial surveillance

Miniature gyro-stabilized EO/IR payload for visible and thermal imaging & aerial surveillance
Velox is a two-axis gyro-stabilized EO/IR payload designed to meet a wide range of commercial, indus...
Ventus HD6-Fixed

Compact fixed focal length HD MWIR cameras - Unparalleled HD capabilities in low-SWaP packages

Compact fixed focal length HD MWIR cameras - Unparalleled HD capabilities in low-SWaP packages
Introducing the Ventus HD6-Fixed product family, potent yet compact fixed focal length HD MWIR camer...
Ventus HD6-2.4

Powerful HD MWIR camera designed with the integrator in mind

Powerful HD MWIR camera designed with the integrator in mind
Discover the Ventus HD6-2.4, a compact yet powerful HD MWIR camera designed with the integrator in m...
Ventus HD6-0.6

MWIR thermal camera for unmanned long-range surveillance

MWIR thermal camera for unmanned long-range surveillance
The Ventus HD6-0.6 represents a pivotal advancement in terrestrial surveillance technology for appli...
Vayu HD-Industrial

Weatherproof, high definition infrared camera

Weatherproof, high definition infrared camera
For those who need high definition in tough environments we built the Vayu HD-Industrial. This field...
FD10CX Drone Camera Gimbal

30x stabilized drone camera with laser rangefinder

30x stabilized drone camera with laser rangefinder
The FD10CX is a two-axis stabilized EO/IR payload for UAVs, featuring a 1920x1090 visible camera, a ...
Tamarisk

Lightweight and low-power LWIR camera

Lightweight and low-power LWIR camera
The Tamarisk is specially designed for systems requiring a low SWaP footprint, and is a cost-effecti...
Tenum 640

Smallest pixel pitch LWIR camera core

Smallest pixel pitch LWIR camera core
The Tenum 640 features the smallest pixel pitch of any LWIR camera core on the market at 10 microns....
Viento 10

VGA LWIR camera core with USB, Gigabit Ethernet and SDI

VGA LWIR camera core with USB, Gigabit Ethernet and SDI
The Viento 10 is a VGA-resolution LWIR camera module built around a state-of-the-art 10-micron pixel...
Vinden Core Series

Uncooled LWIR camera with continuous zoom optics

Uncooled LWIR camera with continuous zoom optics
The Vinden Core series of uncooled LWIR thermal imaging cameras features a 640 x 480 detector with 1...
Vista

Long-range MWIR thermal imager with rugged IP67 housing

Long-range MWIR thermal imager with rugged IP67 housing
The Vista series of cooled MWIR cameras is designed for demanding long-range thermal imaging applica...
Vayu HD

Highest-resolution uncooled LWIR camera on the market

Highest-resolution uncooled LWIR camera on the market
The Vayu HD is a low-SWaP LWIR thermal camera featuring the world's first full HD 1920 x 1200 x 12 �...
Octopus ISR E175 multiple application payload camera

UAS EO/IR payload for long-range target detection

UAS EO/IR payload for long-range target detection
The Epsilon 175 is a state-of-the-art stabilized gimbal payload for UAVs, providing advanced surveil...
Octopus ISR E140Z G2 multiple application payload camera

UAS EO/IR payload with leading LWIR performance

UAS EO/IR payload with leading LWIR performance
The Epsilon 140Z G2 is a state-of-the-art stabilized gimbal payload for UAVs, providing advanced sur...
Octopus ISR E140LC multiple application payload camera

UAV EO/IR gimbal for long-range imaging

UAV EO/IR gimbal for long-range imaging
The Epsilon 140LC is a state-of-the-art stabilized gimbal payload for UAVs, providing advanced surve...
Octopus ISR E95 multiple application payload camera

UAV camera gimbal with two EO and two LWIR sensors

UAV camera gimbal with two EO and two LWIR sensors
The Epsilon 95 is a state-of-the-art stabilized gimbal payload for UAVs, providing advanced surveill...
C5 & C30 Aerial Survey Cameras

Orthographic and oblique cameras for drone photogrammetry

Orthographic and oblique cameras for drone photogrammetry
The CHCNAV's C5 and C30 are advanced cameras designed to provide high-quality imaging solutions for ...
Lifeseeker Mini

Mobile phone detection system for UAVs & drones

Mobile phone detection system for UAVs & drones
Lifeseeker Mini is a mobile phone detection payload for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). Designed fo...
Z3Cam-4K Z8550

H.265 4K IP Camera with External Synchronization & 30x Zoom

H.265 4K IP Camera with External Synchronization & 30x Zoom
The Z3Cam-4K Z8550 H.265 IP camera provides 4K Ultra-HD video streaming over Gigabit Ethernet networ...
Z3Cam-4K Z8300

20x Zoom H.265 4K IP Camera

20x Zoom H.265 4K IP Camera
The Z3Cam-4Kâ„¢ H.265 IP camera provides 4K Ultra-HD video streaming over Gigabit Ethernet networks....
Z3Cam-4M Z9500

30x Zoom H.265 4K IP Camera with Stabilization

30x Zoom H.265 4K IP Camera with Stabilization
The Z3Cam-4Mâ„¢ H.265 IP camera provides 4K Ultra-HD video streaming over Gigabit Ethernet networks....
Revector Detector IMSI Catcher UAV 3.0

Smallest, lightest and highest-performing IMSI catcher technology available

Smallest, lightest and highest-performing IMSI catcher technology available
The Revector Detector IMSI Catcher UAV 3.0 payload provides detection, tracking and control of 2G, 3...

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