Search and Rescue Mission in Remote Terrain

Client: A mountain rescue organization tasked with locating missing hikers after an avalanche

Challenge: A group of hikers went missing in a remote mountainous area following an avalanche. The search area was vast and dangerous, with traditional search and rescue methods hindered by snow cover, harsh weather conditions, and difficult terrain. The organization needed a faster, safer way to locate the missing individuals.

Solution: Clame provided drones equipped with thermal imaging and LiDAR sensors to search the avalanche zone for heat signatures and potential buried individuals. The drones were able to quickly scan the large, inaccessible terrain and identify the locations of the missing hikers. Data was relayed in real time to the rescue teams, allowing them to plan safe, targeted rescue operations.

Results:

• The hikers were located within hours, significantly reducing the time it would have taken to search manually.
• Rescue operations were carried out safely, avoiding unnecessary risks to rescue personnel due to detailed terrain maps provided by the drones.
• A 50% reduction in search and rescue costs due to the use of drones, as fewer ground teams and equipment were needed.