To support medical emergencies and disaster preparedness and response, drones can provide vital support national governments and emergency and disaster relief agencies dealing with the aftermath of extreme natural events, including cyclones, floods, drought, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions or manmade disasters resulting from war or civil unrest.

First Response

Gaining an understanding of the impact of the disaster, particularly in remote areas and providing essential supplies is critical to any rescue mission

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Natural Disaster Surveillance / Disaster Scene Monitoring

Drones provide disaster assessments when other means of access are severely restricted. When natural disasters strike, aerial photographs, videos, infrared and LiDAR will provide disaster response agencies with the information required to focus relief efforts. The faster information is received, the greater the chances of saving lives

• • First Response assessments gaining an understanding of the impact of the disaster, particularly in remote areas and providing essential supplies is critical to any rescue mission
  • Continuity Assessments of disaster scene information and assessments of further seismic shocks or weather conditions can be critical to providing rescuers on the ground with critical mission data

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Search and Rescue

The location of missing persons quickly after a major disaster is critical to ensure limiting loss of life and directing resources efficiently. Drones scan affected areas using infrared/thermographic cameras to locate missing persons. The small dimensions of certain drone models allow them to enter places and find isolated persons that are otherwise hard to reach. Search and Rescue also plays a critical role in accurately locating and responding to capsized boats and vessels in distress or people lost in inhospital terrain or environmentsl supplies is critical to any rescue mission

• • Continuity Assessments of disaster scene information and assessments of further seismic shocks or weather conditions can be critical to providing rescuers on the ground with critical mission data

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Medical Deliveries

Drones are ideal for transporting medical supplies including critical medicines and vaccines, PPE and other equipment to remote locations faster and more efficiently than may otherwise be possible by road or other transport system. Improvements in providing a temperature stable environment have enabled drones to carry diagnostic test samples, tissue samples and blood supplies that require rapid, temperature-controlled transport.

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Essential supplies

Following a disaster there will typically be an immediate requirement for essential life supporting supplies for survival, stability and dignity including fresh water, food, clothing, emergency shelter, such as tents or heavy-duty tarpaulins, ropes and nails to patch-up damaged buildings, and essential items like water filters, mosquito nets, and cooking sets help people survive.require rapid, temperature-controlled transport.

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