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RISE showcases drone swarms that could strengthen Sweden’s crisis preparedness
RISE is demonstrating a functioning drone swarm platform in Sweden. The technology could enable faster emergency response and improved situational awareness, contributing to a more resilient society.
In a new research project, RISE shows how multiple connected drones can share information in real time, identify objects, and coordinate their actions.
The demonstration is part of a Vinnova-funded initiative on drone swarms, in which RISE presents a solution based on a flexible platform where drones are sufficiently autonomous to communicate with one another to carry out tasks. Instead of controlling each drone individually, the operator provides high-level instructions that the system and the drone swarm execute independently.
– We have built a platform where drones can collaborate and share situational awareness in real time. This allows them to solve tasks together that a single drone could not manage on its own, says Max Fransson, Research and Development Engineer at RISE.
The platform can be used for everything from detecting fires and searching for people to mapping larger areas.
– Much of the underlying technology exists, but integrating it into a working swarm platform requires new research and systems development, and its use in a civilian context is still limited. It is only when we can test and apply it in practice that we can truly see its value for society. The potential is significant, for example, in future emergency response, says Max.
With drone swarms, authorities can gain faster, more detailed situational awareness in situations such as wildfires, accidents, or search operations. Multiple drones can cover large areas, prioritise what needs closer inspection, and share information directly with emergency services and other stakeholders.
