'Sous Drone' Rescues Stranded Fishermen... Doosan Successfully Demonstrates Flight

Locating Missing Persons and Delivering Lifesaving Supplies... Real-Time Transmission of On-Site Video

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyewon] Doosan Mobility Innovation (hereinafter DMI) has successfully conducted a flight demonstration of "rescuing a fisherman who fell into the sea using a seaplane drone." This confirmed the new potential use of seaplane drones to assist rapid lifesaving in maritime emergency situations where human access is difficult.

On the 30th, DMI announced that it conducted a maritime lifesaving flight training using seaplane drones at Jeju Seogwipo Port Passenger Terminal together with Jeju Province, Seogwipo Coast Guard, Ajou University Trauma Research Institute, and KT. Attendees included Jeju Governor Won Heeryong, Ajou University Professor Lee Gukjong, and DMI CEO Lee Dusoon.

The training was conducted under the scenario that "while the seaplane drone was monitoring the coastline, a report was received by the Seogwipo Coast Guard that a fisherman had fallen into the sea and gone missing." The seaplane drone quickly searched the accident site along the coast and transmitted real-time footage of the scene via KT's communication network. Upon locating the missing person, the seaplane drone deployed a life-saving tube using precise parachuting technology, and the Seogwipo Coast Guard dispatched a rescue team based on the location information identified by the drone to rescue the missing person.

Jeju Province, selected as a drone demonstration city for two consecutive years, supports the implementation of new drone technologies and services in actual urban areas. DMI has repeatedly conducted search and rescue training with the Seogwipo Coast Guard, Ajou University Trauma Research Institute, KT, and others.

Earlier, in April, DMI carried out public mask deliveries to Jeju’s subsidiary islands, and in September, delivered emergency relief supplies on Hallasan Mountain, conducting various relief activities in Jeju Province.

Professor Lee said, "Initial response is crucial to minimize damage in emergency situations," adding, "Through this demonstration, we were able to confirm the applicability of drones in saving precious lives in maritime accidents where rescue conditions are challenging."

CEO Lee stated, "The seaplane drone, capable of flying for more than two hours, can be used not only for searching missing persons but also for various relief activities such as urgent medical deliveries," and added, "We will strive to provide more valuable solutions by leveraging the strengths of seaplane drones."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.