The Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) are becoming more and more powerful and innovative and they have an increased interest in civil applications, in particular, after natural hazard phenomena. The RPAS is useful in search and rescue missions in high mountain where scenarios are unfriendly and the use of helicopters is often not profitable. In November 2015, a joined exercise between the Italian Red Cross and the Politecnico of Torino was performed at Exilles (Italy). Medical teams and engineers worked together looking for a victim disappeared in the woods. In particular, a multicopter was used with a thermal camera on board and the victim was found after 15 minutes. The use of the RPAS in high mountain could be very efficient but there are some challenges that can be overcome with a collaboration between industries, universities and researching teams.

An unmanned search and rescue mission / NOVARO MASCARELLO, Laura; Quagliotti, Fulvia. - STAMPA. - (2016). (Intervento presentato al convegno EGU European Geosciences Union 2016 tenutosi a Vienna (AT) nel 17-22 Aprile 2016).

An unmanned search and rescue mission

NOVARO MASCARELLO, LAURA;QUAGLIOTTI, Fulvia
2016

Abstract

The Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) are becoming more and more powerful and innovative and they have an increased interest in civil applications, in particular, after natural hazard phenomena. The RPAS is useful in search and rescue missions in high mountain where scenarios are unfriendly and the use of helicopters is often not profitable. In November 2015, a joined exercise between the Italian Red Cross and the Politecnico of Torino was performed at Exilles (Italy). Medical teams and engineers worked together looking for a victim disappeared in the woods. In particular, a multicopter was used with a thermal camera on board and the victim was found after 15 minutes. The use of the RPAS in high mountain could be very efficient but there are some challenges that can be overcome with a collaboration between industries, universities and researching teams.
2016
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