Use Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drones) For Search Operations Aiding Disaster Management

Abstract

The proposed paper aims at developing and employing drones in search operations during disasters. The operation, control and movement is entirely facilitated with the computer enabled programming of the controller thereby including the advancement of computer technology and virtual reality in its fold. The drone is fitted with camera to capture the images of the affected site which is sent to the rescue officials via FPV goggles to find survivors. It is also fitted with infrared, thermal and proximity sensors to detect human presence and movement under poorly lit conditions. The output from the sensors are sent to the rescue officials via GSM/GPS module which is controlled by ARDUINO UNO.