Search and Rescue Drones: Balancing Security and Privacy With Preserving Life

Abstract

The multifaceted potential of using drones for search and rescue (SAR) is worthy of exploration. There are surely benefits in securing the safety of humans and animals, but there are also needs for careful planning and taking inherent risks and other factors into consideration. There are also ethical discussions that should be raised in ensuring appropriate drone and data use. An evaluation of the current status, with a combination of real-world SAR examples and expert insight into security and privacy concerns, are presented as well as an exploration of concerns about integrating drones into SAR operations.