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hen it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, the teaming of drones (aka UAS) and helicopters go together like peas and carrots. “In today’s SAR missions, UAS can effectively complement helicopter operations performing the search task, and also reduce the risks for the crewed helicopter that can be used only when strictly necessary, such as to perform rescue operations,” said Roberto Pretolani, Leonardo Helicopters division marketing manager for rotary uncrewed aerial


systems. Leonardo produces


helicopters as well as fixed- and rotary- wing UAS.


Ground-controlled drones and piloted helicopters can also conduct searches together, to maximize the amount of territory


covered. “When effectively


coordinating, communicating and visually separating with each other, the teaming arrangements can provide enhanced aerial perspective. In this regard, two sets of eyes in the sky can be more beneficial, but again, only if conducted safely with proper coordination, communications and separation,” said Bell’s Public Safety Segment Manager Terry Miyauchi, who is also a former public safety operator.


“Each can be used for searches and to also provide support for ground teams,” agreed Kyle Nordfors, UAS chairman of the Mountain Rescue Association (MRA). (MRA was founded in 1959 at Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood, Oregon.) “Coordinating airspace is easy to do as long as all are briefed and on the same page.”


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