Suppliers: Search and Rescue Payloads

Austars Model

Advanced VTOL & Fixed-Wing UAVs | State-Of-The-Art Technologies for Unmanned & Autonomous Aircraft

Trakka Systems

Multi-Sensor Imaging Gimbals, Searchlights and VMS Software for Air, Land & Maritime Platforms

Trillium Engineering

UAV Gimbal Payloads - EO & EO/IR Drone Camera Gimbals for Tactical UAS

Redwire

Long-Endurance Fixed-Wing & Hybrid VTOL UAVs | UAV Payload Camera Systems | Power Systems

Smith Myers

Mobile Phone Detection & Location System for Uncrewed Systems

Velox by Nanomotion

Miniature Two-Axis Gyro-Stabilized EO/IR Payloads for Commercial & Defense Applications

Voyis

AUV Payloads & ROV Skids: Underwater Laser Scanners & 4K Stills Cameras for Subsea Inspections & Surveys

Gremsy

Stabilizing Gimbals & Stabilized Camera Mounts for Drones & UAVs

UAVOS Inc.

VTOL and Fixed Wing UAVs, Autopilots, GCS, Components and Payloads for UAS

Overwatch Imaging

Advanced Imaging & Sensor Autonomy for Time-Critical Airborne Intelligence Missions

Chess Dynamics

Electro-Optical Surveillance and Video Processing for Unmanned Systems & Counter-Drone Applications

CENTUM

Mobile Phone Detection System - Airborne Search and Rescue (SAR) Payload Device for UAVs & Drones

Revector

IMSI & WIFI Catcher Devices for Drones - Location and Surveillance SIM Based Devices

CHC Navigation

GNSS Positioning & Navigation Systems, Mobile Mapping UAV LiDAR & Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Z3 Technology LLC

4K HD Cameras and Video Encoders for Drones and Robotics

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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 ...
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 ...
Octopus E180 / E180MG

EO/IR payload for long-range ISR & targeting operations

EO/IR payload for long-range ISR & targeting operations
The Octopus E180 / E180MG is a stabilized EO/IR payload combining a 4K color EO camera with a cooled...
Octopus E140MWIR

EO/IR payload with cooled MWIR imaging for low-visibility environments

EO/IR payload with cooled MWIR imaging for low-visibility environments
The Octopus E140MWIR is a stabilized EO/IR payload combining a full HD color EO sensor with a cooled...
Octopus E140Z G2

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 E140LC

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...
ARTEMIS

Mobile phone detection & location system for search & rescue

Mobile phone detection & location system for search & rescue
The ARTEMIS MPDLS (mobile phone detection and location system) is a versatile SDR-based system that ...
Orus L Payload

Rugged EO/IR Camera System with Laser Range Finder for Fixed-Wing and VTOL UAS

Rugged EO/IR Camera System with Laser Range Finder for Fixed-Wing and VTOL UAS
The Orus L Payload is a compact, aerodynamically optimized electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) camera s...
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...
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...
TK-7

Compact multispectral imaging payload for unmanned detection & mapping

Compact multispectral imaging payload for unmanned detection & mapping
The TK-7 Smart Sensor is a compact multispectral imaging payload used by operators around the world ...
TK-8

Multispectral imaging system for wide-area mapping & real-time intelligence missions

Multispectral imaging system for wide-area mapping & real-time intelligence missions
The TK-8 Smart Sensor is a multispectral imaging system designed for wide-area mapping and real-time...
PT-8

Versatile EO/IR smart sensor for wide-area day/night search

Versatile EO/IR smart sensor for wide-area day/night search
The PT-8 Smart Sensor is a versatile day-night imaging system designed for autonomous wide-area sear...
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-4K™ 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-4M™ H.265 IP camera provides 4K Ultra-HD video streaming over Gigabit Ethernet networks....
Detector UAV Payload

Smallest, lightest and highest-performing IMSI catcher technology available

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

Search and Rescue Payloads for Drones & UAV

Sarah Simpson

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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

Search and Rescue Payload by Austars Model

PTS-80AD EO/IR Payload by Austars Model

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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