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 […]
Western Bay Youth Search and Rescue students training where the wildfires are – BOP Times report
Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR) students are training in an American (USA) national park where firefighters have battled deadly wildfires.
Youth Search and Rescue to get free satellite tech – key partnership with Wireless Nation
Under a new partnership, Wireless Nation will provide YSAR with satellite internet for communications, data sharing, and navigation across New Zealand.
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.
YSAR in the USA – Sunlive report
“One of the guys in their Marin County Search and Rescue organisation, just outside San Francisco, found us on Facebook. They liked what they saw and wound up asking if we’d be willing to do an exchange. We can’t quite believe it’s happening.”
YSAR in the UNO Magazine – April 2018
Youth Search and Rescue: Learning To Save Lives YSAR programme was launched in Tauranga almost a decade ago by former police officer Steve Campbell and several colleagues who recognised existing search […]
Mashup Event – Tauranga
Call for all young innovators and problem solvers – enter a team! Mashup is a weekend event, delivering a unique learn-by-doing experience for youth aged 14 and up. Mashup is […]
YSAR UAV Training
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YSAR Tauranga Youth head to Australia to speak at International SAR Conference
Four Bay teenagers will soon be telling the world about their trailblazing success using new technology in search and rescue. Abbie Chaytor, Alex Groos, Jack Niles and Taylor Peacock from Tauranga-based […]
Have Your Say About YSAR – Parent, Leader, Student, Community, Partner Organisation Feedback
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