Enhancing Safety: VHF Radio Repeater Installation Revolutionizes Emergency Response in the Kaimai Mamaku Area

Community Project Installs VHF Radio Repeater Waikato and Bay of Plenty, 18th August 2023 In an inspiring display of community collaboration and dedication, Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR) has successfully […]
Enhanced Imaging Technologies: FLIR, Night Vision, LiDAR, and Synthetic Aperture Radar in Emergency Response

Foreword In the realm of search and rescue and emergency response operations, the utilization of advanced imagery technologies has become increasingly crucial for enhancing operational effectiveness and efficiency. In this […]
Harnessing Generative AI and LLM for SAR and Emergency Management

In recent years, the advancement of generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM) has opened up new possibilities for supporting Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Management (EM) operations. The integration of AI technologies has the potential to enhance the existing capabilities of SAR and EM agencies, leading to improved resilience, readiness, response, and recovery efforts..
Enhancing Search and Rescue with UAVs: Emergency Response Capability

In recent years, the utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in search and rescue (SAR) and emergency management has emerged as a game-changer. The combination of […]
Leading the Future: The Competitive Edge of a Youth Innovation Team

In today’s fast-moving business world, companies are always looking for ways to stay ahead of the game and keep their organizations up-to-date. One way they can do this is by […]
Turning a mobile phone into a beacon with a UAV-based cellular search and rescue solution

Opportunities for Australian SAR agencies to dial into mobile phone technology innovation was showcased at AAUS ROTORTECH 2022 Conference in June 2022. Advantages of Psuedo Base Station solutions like Smith […]
YSAR RPAS programme gets a boost

YSAR are proud to be partnering with Ferntech and Eagle Technology and Massey University School of Aviation in our RPAS programme. Ferntech and Massey University have sponsored 4 YSAR instructors to […]
Researchers aim to enhance lost person search and rescue efforts using drones, artificial intelligence

Thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, a group of Virginia Tech engineers hopes to redefine these search and rescue protocols by teaming up human searchers […]
Youth Search and Rescue recruiting for 2019 – applications open now

YSAR online applications are now open for the 2019 intake. We have 22 positions available for College students from Tauranga and Auckland in year 11 and are wanting a diverse group of young people. Limited places available so register your interest early.
Technology in Search and Rescue and Disaster Response and Recovery

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