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AI Drone Rescues Lost Hikers in National Park
27 Jun
Summary
- Two young men were lost in Kosciuszko National Park.
- An AI-powered drone with thermal imaging found them.
- This marked the first rescue using the drone's AI system.
Two hikers, both in their twenties, were recently rescued in New South Wales' Kosciuszko National Park. The pair had strayed approximately half a kilometre from a designated walking track. Their safe return was facilitated by the rapid deployment of an artificial intelligence-powered drone.
Utilizing advanced thermal imaging capabilities, the drone's AI system was instrumental in locating the hikers within a five-hour timeframe. This rescue operation represents a milestone, being the first instance where FRNSW's drone AI detection system was employed to successfully find missing individuals.
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