Clearing the Air: The Digital Evolution of Search and Rescue

Historically, Search and Rescue (SAR) missions have been managed with basic tools: paper maps, compass, and ground searchers communicating over radios to report status. Today, mission managers and ground teams use a number of advanced tools for planning and deployment. This helps them take advantage of broadband technologies — like location information, mapping, and drone video — and clear radio airwaves for essential traffic and mission critical information. Learn how broadband solutions are being deployed for SAR planning and operations, as well as how technology has greatly increased operation efficiencies and changed the landscape of SAR missions.