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AIRPAL is a search and rescue drone designed for Myanmar's frequently flooded regions. The design empowers the local community to easily find stranded flood victims via the GPS-enabled beacons that are dropped from the tilt-rotor aircraft. The AIRPAL app allows users to seamlessly tap into the drone's data, promoting a more cohesive rescue effort in a usually disconnected attempt from multiple parties.

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In-context Use

How AIRPAL could have been used in the October 2023 flood of Bago, Myanmar by providing aerial search capabilities.

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AIRPAL in operation

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Remote Controller

The pilot can control the drone with the video feed from the full-colour camera. Additional Lidar and night vision capabilities are included for better environmental awareness.

Explosion of Parts

AIRPAL’s propeller and propeller guards are all interchangeable so that the total part count is minimised. The HDPE material used for them promotes recyclability and UV resistance. The fuselage is made of a foam core allowing the drone to float while the carbon fibre exterior provides strength. The outermost layer of vinyl is wrapped for decals and colouring.

Beacon & App

The GPS-enabled beacon transmits the location data to the app via a Morse Micro low-range chip, allowing for a cohesive rescue effort. When the stranded flood victim wears the beacon, its periodic vibration feature provides a subtle sense of hope for the user that help is on the way.

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