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DROPEX (Disaster Rescue Operation and Probing of EXpert Drones) is Disaster Risk Management Project developed to perform optimized and autonomous rescue operations to overcome the comebacks of traditional manual operations or even traditional drone operations.
DROPEX Architecture
In the face of disasters, every second counts. DROPEX is at the forefront of innovation, transforming search and rescue operations with cutting-edge drone technology. Our autonomous UAV framework is designed to save lives and minimize risks in the most challenging environments.
DROPEX employs a state-of-the-art dual-dome architecture, combining surveillance and payload drones to create a comprehensive rescue solution. Our system excels in rapid deployment, precise navigation, and efficient aid delivery, all while keeping human rescuers out of harm's way.
Powered by advanced object detection models like YOLO and DETR, coupled with thermal imaging, DROPEX can locate survivors with unprecedented accuracy. Our use of LoRaWAN technology ensures reliable communication even in the most challenging conditions, enabling seamless coordination of rescue efforts.
DROPEX is more than just technology – it's a lifeline in times of crisis. By dramatically reducing response times and expanding the reach of rescue operations, we're not just changing the game; we're saving lives. Join us in our mission to make disaster response faster, safer, and more effective than ever before.
DROPEX revolutionizes aerial operations by adopting a swarm of drones approach. This innovative system leverages the power of multiple drones working in tandem, allowing for more efficient coverage of large areas than traditional single-unit operations. Currently, DROPEX is supported with API endpoints, enabling seamless integration with existing systems and custom applications. Looking ahead, we're developing a comprehensive Software Development Kit (SDK) that will empower developers and organizations to build upon and expand DROPEX's capabilities. At the heart of DROPEX is our sophisticated Unity-based 3D simulation environment. This virtual playground allows us to test and refine drone behavior in a risk-free space before real-world deployment. Our system utilizes advanced AI models like YOLOv8 and DETR for highly accurate human and object detection, even in challenging conditions. To ensure rapid decision-making in the field, DROPEX employs lightweight algorithms that enable on-board processing using compact hardware such as Raspberry Pi.
Real-time data synchronization is a key feature of DROPEX. Detection results are instantly uploaded to our cloud database, providing operators and analysts with up-to-the-minute information. Understanding the challenges of field operations, DROPEX prioritizes sending critical data like GPS coordinates over bandwidth-heavy images, ensuring reliable communication across various environments.
DROPEX's architecture is designed with scalability in mind. Whether you're running small-scale operations or managing large, complex missions involving multiple drone swarms, our system can handle it all. By combining cutting-edge AI, swarm technology, and practical field considerations, DROPEX is setting new standards in drone operations for applications ranging from search and rescue to surveillance and beyond.
As part of DROPEX, SID (Swarm Intelligence of Drones) SDK will be released soon! This can be extended to other usecases where swam of intelligent drones are required