Research on the Application of Small UAVs in Maritime Search and Rescue Activities

In recent years, with the increasing frequency of global Marine activities, the occurrence probability of Marine accidents and emergencies has also increased. As a new technical means, small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have shown great application potential in Marine search and rescue activities. In Marine search and rescue activities, small UAVs can quickly arrive at the scene of the accident and carry out efficient information collection and monitoring under its simple and flexible operation. Compared with traditional search and rescue methods, small UAVs can cover a wider area, provide more detailed and accurate on-site information, provide strong support for search and rescue decision-making, and thus improve the quality and efficiency of maritime rescue. In this regard, this paper first describes the application advantages of small UAVs in Marine search and rescue activities and then puts forward effective application paths, to provide some references for relevant researchers.