For search and rescue, UAVs offer not only the fast delivery of aid to those in need, but also the ability to rapidly search large and treacherous areas. In any terrain, search-and-rescue events can be paired with drone search using other vehicle response and rescuers.  Larger areas are able to be search a close to a square mile and find victims with reduced time. 

Applying the concept of search and rescue can also be applied to a loast animal or pet.   Considerable efforts are made to respond. These efforts are exhausting and expensive and have changed little over time. Improvements to current search and rescue using remotely operated UAVs will enhance any search and rescue operation. 

Finding someone is the first critical step in a rescue, but delivering rescue services is just as essential to victim survival. Drones can launch quickly, search wide areas, and have demonstrated the ability to rapidly deliver survivial teams and or equipment, far surpassing response times using traditional methods.

Using UAVs to find and provide aid or assistance can be critical to somones survivial.  Using a drone can greatly enhance fire, police, and medical services with information in order to provide assistance to someone in times of emergencies. 

On their own, remotely operated UAVs can provide a critical advantage in response to catastrophes, but the technology is optimized when operated as part of a network of aerial and surface agencies.