Search & Rescue Drone Course

DESCRIPTION

A drone is a useful tool for emergency services to facilitate  search & assist operations and save human lives. This course will offer basic knowledge of search & rescue techniques used by the Special Forces to locate and recover  missing individuals, accident survivors or any human in need of assistance due to temporary or permanent inability with the use of drones. An imaginary rescue scenario will be executed outdoors the second day of the seminar to simulate a real-life incident.

AUDIENCE

This course is ideal for Emergency services, First responders, Volunteers  Law enforcement, Fire Brigade , Coast Guard, Armed Forces (active duty & reserves), outdoor sports, scouts and civilians.

CERTIFICATION

WUAVF Certificate.

MODULES

• Introduction to UAVs and drones (History, industries served capabilities, control station launch requirements etc)
• Introduction to SAR Operations -5 Phases
• Types of SAR – Planning Phase-Preparation
• Weather effects & terrain considerations
• Natural disasters – Rescue & Relief Operations
• Cooperation with ground emergency forces
• UAV SAR platforms -Damage assessments
• Post-mission analysis
• Outdoors Practice (Day # 2)