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Drones Aid Gujarat Flood Rescue Efforts
In Gujarat, a startup called Prime UAV used drones to help people during floods.
The drones flew at night to watch over the areas and dropped food and water where people were stuck.
The drones also helped rescue teams find and save people who were trapped.
The Indian Army also helped by rescuing over 790 people from flooded areas.
This shows how modern technology can be used to save lives during disasters.
Prime UAV, a Mehsana-based startup, deployed drones for flood rescue in Dholka, Ahmedabad.
Drones provided night surveillance and delivered food and water to inaccessible areas.
The technology aided local administration and relief personnel in evacuating stranded individuals.
Prime UAV is accredited by DPIIT and specializes in drone services for surveillance, mapping, and rescue.
The Indian Army evacuated over 790 people from flood-hit regions in Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
- Who
- Prime UAV, local administration, relief personnel, Indian Army
- What
- Drones used for surveillance, food and water delivery, and evacuation during floods
- Where
- Dholka, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- When
- July 21-22
- Why
- To rescue stranded individuals and deliver essential supplies to inaccessible areas
Drone Technology Advocates
Traditional Rescue Methods Supporters
Effectiveness in Rescue Operations
Drone Technology Advocates
Drones provide crucial surveillance and deliver supplies to inaccessible areas, enhancing rescue operations.
Traditional Rescue Methods Supporters
Traditional methods like boats and tractors are more reliable and have been used effectively for years.
Cost and Accessibility
Drone Technology Advocates
Drones can be cost-effective in the long run and are becoming more accessible with advancements in technology.
Traditional Rescue Methods Supporters
Traditional methods are more cost-effective and accessible, especially in regions with limited technological infrastructure.
Key facts
- Location
- Dholka, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Startup
- Prime UAV
- Accreditation
- DPIIT
- Rescue Operations
- Surveillance, food and water delivery, evacuation
- Army Evacuations
- Over 790 people
- Flood Dates
- July 21-22
Quotes
Pradeep Patel
Founder and CEO of Prime UAV, a Mehsana-based drone startup
“Modern technology is used to save lives in times of disaster. As soon as we were informed that people were trapped in flood waters in Dholka, our team reached with drones and started relief operations.”
rediff.com
“The drones continuously monitored the situation and dropped food and water packets in special payload waterproof boxes.”
rediff.com
Sources
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