Hikers lost in Kosciuszko national park rescued within five hours by AI drone
Two hikers lost in Australia's Kosciuszko National Park were successfully located and rescued within five hours using a drone equipped with AI-powered thermal imaging. This marks the first successful search and rescue operation utilizing this specific AI technology.
Why it matters
The successful integration of AI and drone technology in emergency services demonstrates a significant advancement in search and rescue capabilities.
A screengrab from video of the drone and AI assisted search and rescue at Dead Horse Gap in Kosciuszko national park. Composite: Fire and Rescue NSW A screengrab from video of the drone and AI assisted search and rescue at Dead Horse Gap in Kosciuszko national park. Composite: Fire and Rescue NSW New South Wales Hikers lost in Kosciuszko national park rescued within five hours by AI drone Fire and Rescue NSW uses thermal imaging and a mobile phone red light to quickly locate men who veered off walking track near Jindabyne
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