Project description
Accelerating the use of Fotokite's situational intelligence in public safety operations
The EU-funded FOTOKITE-SME-P1 project aims to provide firefighters with a significant tool for strengthening public safety in times of crisis – a Fotokite UAV system that can fly autonomously, and stream live thermal and high definition RGB video to firefighters on the ground to improve mission-critical situational awareness and support lifesaving operations. The main goal of the project is to bring public safety dedicated unmanned aerial vehicles to the next level in four emergency areas: scene monitoring, search and rescue, post-fire or disaster assessment, and wildland firefighting for more operational safety and improved response effectiveness to eliminate operational risks in lifesaving efforts.
Objective
Fotokite is a breakthrough situational awareness solution whose unique characteristics constitute it as a valuable public safety tool for firefighters. Fotokite aims to ensure operational safety, increase response efficiency, decrease associated workload and operational risks, and help in life-saving efforts.
Fields of science
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Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1Coordinator
8005 ZURICH
Switzerland
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.