Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have grown in popularity over the last decade, with applications ranging from agriculture to commercial and widespread use in search and rescue (SAR) operations. The utilization of UAVs has been shown to enhance the effectiveness of these missions by providing a fast, agile, and cost-effective means of gathering information and performing tasks in challenging environments. This chapter aims to examine the current usage of UAVs in SAR missions, identify the challenges associated with their use, and provide a direction for future research on the topic. This chapter provides a detailed description of the various types of UAVs and sensors that are required to carry out successful SAR missions. Our research has found that UAVs are commonly utilized during the rescue and recovery phases in both indoor and outdoor settings for tasks such as mapping, detection, and intervention. While the number of studies on the deployment of UAVs in SAR operations has significantly increased in the past few years, further investigation is necessary to specifically focus on drone intervention in these missions.
Applications of UAVs in Search and Rescue
synth.
30.06.2023
32 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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