AR and Drones Combined Can Greatly Help Search and Rescue Efforts

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A disaster can take many forms from a local grass fire during the dry season to a hurricane landing in multiple states. The changes in technology allow a population to better prepare and plan for pre and post-nuclear accidents, hazardous material releases, floods, earthquakes and forest fires.

A drone permits a first responder to survey an area to prevent unnecessary exposure to the fire department, emergency responders, heavy equipment operators, engineers, and volunteers. Drones allow for real-time surveillance to search for the individuals in most need of help and rescue. It is most important to establish a safe scene so responders do not become part of the casualty list.

Focus on the drone… not the screen