Drones as lifeguards

Drone Sweden reports how a recent TV news report showed how Tylosand beach's lifeguards use a drone to quickly find out and locate emergencies. 

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  Drone Sweden reports how a recent TV news report showed how Tylösand beach's lifeguards use a drone to quickly find out and locate emergencies. Image and more info, see www.dronesweden.se

• With summer vacation well underway, many Swedes head to the water to swim and enjoy their time off. Unfortunately, summer swimming also means an increase in drowning accidents.

• A new research project carried out by the Karolinska Institute has been testing out drones to see if they can complement the work lifeguards do. With between 40,000-50,000 people swimming in areas like Tysöland, that means more help is needed to keep people safe. (Tylösand, voted Sweden's most popular beach this year

• Tests show that drones can find people faster than lifeguards and even carry life-saving floating devices to drowning victims while life guards are on the way to take over rescue operations.

• Drone development is quickly becoming one of the most lucrative industries in the world, valued at $165 billion globally and rising.

• For more info, see www.dronesweden.se