100kg‑capacity drones trialled for rescue at Roc del Quer
A live exercise in Canillo tested high‑power drones carrying rescue equipment in collaboration with local firefighters.
Key Points
- Live exercise conducted at Roc del Quer, Canillo, with local firefighter teams.
- Drones evaluated for lifting and carrying loads up to 100 kilograms.
- Test assessed performance under operational conditions to inform real‑world use.
- Findings intended to guide deployments in extreme climates and inaccessible terrain.
Roc del Quer in Canillo was chosen today for a live exercise testing the ability of high‑power drones to carry rescue equipment. The simulation, carried out in collaboration with local firefighters, evaluated the drones' performance under operational conditions.
Organisers described the exercise as pioneering for the area and said the results will inform future use of drones in more extreme climates and demanding situations where traditional access is difficult.
The machines under assessment are reported to be capable — or are being evaluated as capable — of lifting loads of up to 100 kilograms, a capacity that would expand the range of materials and equipment that can be airlifted during rescues.
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