There are several examples when drones can be used in the rescue service.
Vehicle and drowning accidents or forest fires are just a few emergency situations.
- At the Tranarps accident, it took a very long time to create a situation both on site and inside the command center.
With autonomous drones, we can see the scope and dimension the effort very quickly, says Jonas Nylén fire engineer and business strategist at the rescue service northwest.
Watch the rescue service practice with drones in the clip above.
Several benefits
The big advantage is thus that the rescue service can quickly make a situation assessment before the forces are sent to the accident site.
But also that the rescue effort itself can be coordinated in a more efficient way.
But self-propelled drones are a few years ahead.
- It's a lot about downtime, being able to fly autonomously places higher demands on safety.
Maybe within a four to five year period, we may have arrived at a real case, says Jonas.
The hope is that autonomous drones can be used within a few years at the rescue service in Northwestern Skåne.
Photo: SVT / Simon Melin
Similar projects in Västra Götaland
A similar pilot project is currently underway in Västra Götaland, where pacemakers are being driven with drones.
One of the requirements for obtaining a permit was, among other things, that there should be a parachute on the drone if it were to lose flight altitude.
- And when drones fly home, they fly over a non-densely populated area, says Jonas Nylén.