Olaeris introduces new UAS for emergency responders

Olaeris has introduced a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) AEVA, for domestic emergency response agencies.

Designed specifically for domestic emergency responders including fire, police and rescue workers, AEVA will serve as the first response aerial vehicle to assist agencies during 911 emergencies, enhance safety and increase manpower before the arrival of ground personnel.

Using robotic intelligence, AEVA is capable of analysing its surroundings and automatically change its direction to operate over populated areas while avoiding flight obstacles.

Olaeris CEO Ted Lindsley said: "AEVA is a practical, affordable tool that will save lives and protect property without encroaching on the public’s privacy and surveillance concerns."

Capable of sensing and avoiding other aircraft at lower altitudes, the AEVA can identify obstacles such as trees, buildings and people and automatically adjust its flight path with the help of its onboard processors.

Supervised by a remote human pilot, the robotic system has been designed to take off automatically and to arrive at any emergency location within 90 seconds after receiving a distress call.

The emergency responders will be able to analyse the scene before personnel arrive using the UAS.

Since 2009, the aircraft has been under development with police and fire fighters have been providing ongoing design revisions feedback to improve performance and capabilities of the UAS.