Time is the most critical factor in any Search and Rescue (SAR) mission. The difference between the success and failure of an operation often lies in the speed and precision with which teams can locate and access a victim. It is in this high-pressure scenario that Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drones, have become indispensable tools, revolutionizing how emergency professionals operate in complex and dangerous environments.
HPDRONES Academy recognizes this evolution and presents its specialized course: Search and Rescue | Decision Support. This 50-hour training is specifically designed to equip First Responders with the technical-operational and methodological skills necessary to integrate drone technology into their most critical missions.
The Transformative Role of Drones in SAR
Traditional search and rescue operations face significant challenges, such as difficulty accessing rugged terrain, limited visibility in adverse conditions (like fog or darkness), and high risk for rescue teams. Drones overcome these barriers, offering unparalleled advantages :
- Speed and Coverage: A drone can cover large areas of terrain in minutes, a task that would take hours for ground teams.
- Advanced Vision: Equipped with thermal and night vision cameras, drones can detect heat signatures in low-visibility environments, locating missing persons with remarkable precision .
- Operational Safety: They allow for the remote assessment of risk scenarios (such as fires or natural disasters), assisting the Commander of Rescue Operations (COS) in decision-making without exposing emergency personnel to unnecessary danger.
- Logistical Support: Higher-capacity drones, such as the DJI FlyCart 30, can transport and drop essential equipment (first aid kits, defibrillators, life jackets) in hard-to-reach locations .
Course Details: Search and Rescue | Decision Support
The HPDRONES Academy course is a certified, intensive training focused on practical application. The main objective is to enable trainees to plan and execute different Search and Rescue methods using UAVs, ensuring they can assess scenarios and select the most appropriate equipment for each mission.
|
Feature
|
Detail
|
|
Duration
|
50 hours
|
|
Modality
|
B-Learning
|
|
Location
|
Porto and Lisbon
|
|
Target Audience
|
First Responder Professionals (Firefighters, Military, and Security Forces)
|
|
Price
|
€1,000.00
|
|
Area
|
Protection of People and Assets
|
Essential Program Content
The course structure covers both the technical mastery of UAS and the survival and operational coordination skills crucial for success in SAR:
|
Module
|
Main Focus
|
|
Module 1
|
Legislation and Regulation (Legal framework for operations)
|
|
Module 2
|
UAV/ Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Knowledge and operation of platforms)
|
|
Module 3
|
First Aid in Remote Areas
|
|
Module 4
|
Wilderness Survival Techniques
|
|
Module 5
|
Support for Canine Teams (Integration of drones with search dogs)
|
|
Module 6
|
Search and Rescue Techniques | Search and Orientation
|
Cutting-Edge Technology at the Service of Rescue
One of the major differentiators of this training is the access and practice with the most advanced hardware and software on the market, ensuring that professionals are capable of operating in any scenario.
Aerial Platforms and Sensors:
- DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise: Portability and efficiency for quick searches.
- DJI Matrice 4 / M30T / M350 RTK: Robust platforms, ideal for complex missions, equipped with advanced sensors (including the H30T) for thermal and high-resolution visual detection.
- DJI Flycart 30 with Winch System: Used for training in transport and cargo drop missions, essential for delivering supplies or rescue equipment to inaccessible locations.
Management and Coordination Systems:
- HPFly Platform: Fleet and mission management system.
- DJI Flighthub 2 Platform: Tool for articulation with the Operational Command Post (PCO), allowing real-time video sharing and coordination of teams on the ground, a fundamental pillar of the Decision Support concept.
Who is This Course For?
This course was developed to respond to and support the operatives involved in Civil Protection missions. If you are a Firefighter, Military personnel, or belong to the Security Forces, this training will elevate your operational capabilities, transforming you into a key element in integrating cutting-edge technology into rescue operations.
Don’t miss the opportunity to master the next generation of Search and Rescue techniques.
____________________________________________________________________________
