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Autonomous drones could speed up search and rescue after flash floods, hurricanes and other disasters

  • Written by: Vijayan Asari, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Dayton
Autonomous drones could speed up search and rescue after flash floods, hurricanes and other disastersAt least 22 people were listed as missing in the days after flash flooding swept through communities in Tennessee in August 2021.AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

During hurricanes, flash flooding and other disasters, it can be extremely dangerous to send in first responders, even though people may badly need help.

Rescuers already use drones in some cases,...

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