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Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to prevent drowning
Celia Seguin1, Gilles Blaquière1, Anderson Loundou2
1Emergency Medical Service - SAMU 40, Centre Hospitalier Layné, Mont de Marsan, France.
Resuscitation
|April 14, 2018
Summary
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) significantly reduce rescue times by delivering flotation devices to swimmers. This technology enhances drowning victim prognosis by speeding up critical aid delivery, even in rough seas.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Robotics
- Oceanography
Background:
- Submersion time is a critical factor in drowning prognosis.
- Rapid delivery of flotation devices is paramount for drowning victim survival.
- Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer a potential solution for locating swimmers and delivering aid.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficiency of UAVs in delivering flotation devices in various sea conditions.
- To compare the time efficiency of standard rescue operations versus UAV-assisted rescues.
Main Methods:
- A simulation study involving professional lifeguards as simulated drowning victims.
- 28 tests conducted in summer 2017 comparing standard rescue with UAV intervention.
- A specially designed UAV was used to drop inflatable life buoys.
Main Results:
- UAV intervention significantly reduced the time to deliver flotation devices compared to standard methods (p < 0.001).
- Time reductions were observed in moderate and rough sea conditions.
- UAV performance in locating victims and deploying buoys was unaffected by weather conditions.
Conclusions:
- UAVs can safely and swiftly deliver flotation devices to swimmers in distress.
- Integrating UAVs into rescue operations can improve first aid speed and quality.
- UAVs can mitigate risks to lifeguards by operating in hazardous sea conditions.
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