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Optimization and Tactical Deconfliction for Drone Search-and-Rescue in Low-Altitude Airspace: A Systematic Literature Review

Review of 44 drone-SAR studies found sophisticated swarm-routing methods but a major reality gap: about 86% relied solely on idealised simulation, commonly omitting communications failure, sensor uncertainty and separation from crewed aircraft.

• Drones (UAS)
• Technology & apps

Published on IPP: 17 Oct 2026

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Artificial Intelligence in Wilderness Search and Rescue: A Narrative Review

Narrative review maps AI uses across wilderness SAR, including thermal and computer-vision drones, route optimisation and decision support. It finds promising deployments but stresses that human–AI workflow design determines whether technical gains translate operationally.

• Technology & apps

Published on IPP: 16 Oct 2026